Quality Improvement Plan for Carol Murray Children's Centre 2020

Sep 25, 2026

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Quality Improvement Plan outlining education and care commitments for Carol Murray Children's Centre. It defines the service context, including location, program structure and capacity, curriculum approach using the Early Years Framework, and available support pathways such as preschool support, bilingual assistance, and inclusion services. The document establishes a statement of philosophy and details expectations for learning support through emergent curriculum, collaborative practice, observation and individual learning planning, learning stories, and regular family communication. It also emphasizes inclusive safety, wellbeing, reflection, sustainability, and assessment cycles.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryGeneral

FormatPDF

Pages22

Reading Time8 min

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Acknowledgment of Country

Context

Service Context

Statement of Philosophy

Quality Area 1: Educational Program and Practice

Quality Improvement Plan for Carol Murray Children's Centre 202 0 Service name Carol Murray Children's Centre (Preschool) Service approval number PR-00006069 Acknowledgment of Country We acknowledge the Bindjali people as the traditional custodians of the lands and waters where our centre is located and recognise their continuing connection to country. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal peoples. Context Service Context Carol Murray Children's Centre is located in Bordertown, within the District Council of Tatiara. We offer a Department for Education kindergarten programme and a community based Child Care Centre. The Centre capacity is 72. Kindergarten is offered for 40 weeks of the year, spread over 4 terms. Child Care is available for 50 weeks of the year. We offer a play-based curriculum for children from birth to five years. The Early Years Framework is used across the site for curriculum planning. Preschool support and bilingual support are available for eligible kindergarten children. Support for eligible children attending child care is available through Inclusion Services. The Centre priorities include learning in literacy and numeracy. The Centre has an ongoing commitment to and focus on well-being, sustainability and community engagement. A large primary and a high school are located close to Carol Murray Children's Centre A smaller primary school is located 10 kms from Carol Murray Children's Centre The district has excellent sporting, health and medical facilities, library and services including a large supermarket, cafés and hotels. Page 2 of 22 Context Statement of Philosophy We provide accessible, high quality education and care services for children which complement the care within the family. We are responsive to the needs of children, families, care givers and the community. We • believe each child is important. • are inclusive • ensure that children are safe, physically and emotionally. • encourage caring respectful relationships with staff and other children. • provide a variety of challenging play based learning experiences and adaptable routines whilst allowing for flexibility within the program. • use innovative and progressive practice through critical reflection. • encourage the development of independence, personal responsibility and well-being. • foster the development of problem solving, negotiation and self-help skills. • encourage respect and sustainability in our world. • foster meaningful engagement with families through reciprocal relationships. • communicate with families about their children through authentic conversations, shared decision making and opportunities for dialogue. • reflect the values of the diverse cultural backgrounds of all families. • actively engage in the wider community. Page 3 of 22 Quality Area 1: Educational Program and Practice Every child is actively and consistently supported to engage in the program. Each child's current knowledge, ideas, culture, abilities and interests are consistently incorporated and actively drive all aspects of the program. Educators value and embrace the emergent curriculum, and are responsive to children's needs. The program, including routines, is organised in ways that maximise each child's involvement and engagement in learning. Every child is actively and consistently supported to engage in the program. Observations and individual learning plans are developed for each child and incorporated into the program and also inform the statement of learning created at the end of the year for preschool children. A clear planning cycle is evident in our programming. Educators' engagement in professional development is ongoing and relates to site priorities. Educators across the site (Kindergarten and child care) work collaboratively and maintain a shared vision for pedagogical approaches. We understand and value th

FAQs

What programs and learning approach does Carol Murray Children's Centre provide?

The centre offers a Department for Education kindergarten programme and a community-based child care centre. A play-based curriculum is used for children from birth to five years, with the Early Years Framework guiding curriculum planning.

How does the centre support children’s learning and engagement?

Educators use emergent curriculum and respond to children’s needs, incorporating each child’s knowledge, ideas, culture, abilities and interests into the program. The centre also uses uninterrupted learning time with minimal transition points, supported by observations and individual learning plans.

How are families involved in the centre’s planning and communication?

Educators share information with families at the start and end of each session and provide parents’ voice through information and a questionnaire at the beginning of the year. Families are also given discussion opportunities and are included through reciprocal relationships and shared decision-making.

Sep 25, 2026

Uploaded by Asher