Overview

Centre Philosophy

We believe children thrive in an environment where:

• play provides the primary means of learning
• they are encouraged to develop positive relationships with adults and other children
• their families are actively involved and their culture is reflected
• adults support and extend children’s play to enhance learning
• there is a focus on language, relationships and interactions

Families and parents:

• are actively involved in all aspects of the centre
• create the Dobson Kindergarten community
• are partners in their child’s education
• expect effective and regular communication

Our staff:

• deserve to be valued for their varied experience and qualifications
• continually learn and re-energise through planned learning, development and networking
• are a team
• are encouraged to be innovative and critically reflect on teaching practice

The community plays an integral role by:

• creating links for families to other services
• celebrating diversity in all its forms
• developing and strengthening social networks

Dobson Kindergarten will:

• consult and gather diverse opinions and expert advice to make recommendations
• seek consensus in decision-making
• value and respect staff
• monitor all aspects of service quality