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Family Participation and Communication

“Families are the primary influence in their children’s lives and also have strong beliefs and values regarding the education and care of their children, and the experiences in which their children should be able to participate. Effective relationships between educators and families are fundamental to the quality of education and care that children receive.” Adapted from the Guide to the National Quality Framework, ACECQA (2020)

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The Indoor and Outdoor Environment

The physical environment can contribute to children’s wellbeing, happiness, creativity and independence. High quality, natural and inclusive environments contribute to children’s learning and experiences.

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Smoke Free Environment

Smoking and using e-cigarettes are banned in all enclosed public areas and certain outdoor public areas, under the Smoke-free Environment Act 2000 and the Smoke-free Environment Regulation 2016. These bans protect people from harmful second-hand tobacco smoke. There is no safe level of exposure to second-hand smoke

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Supervision

Children must be adequately supervised at all times that they are being educated and cared for both at the service and on excursions. Adequate supervision is the consistent and present engagement with children.

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Medication Administration

In supporting the health and wellbeing of children the use of medications may be required by children at the education and care service. Any medication must be administered as prescribed by medical practitioners and first aid guidelines to ensure continuing health for the child and for the child’s safety and wellbeing.

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Medication and Health Statement

This statement has been developed to provide an overview of the areas of medication and health covered by policies developed and maintained by the education and care service. Maintaining a healthy, safe and inclusive environment for educators, children and families, is paramount for high quality education and care.

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Hygiene and Infection Control

It is important that educators role-model and maintain positive health practices, and that children are appropriately supervised, assisted and encouraged in their daily health and hygiene routines. Education and care environments must be hygienically maintained to reduce the possible spread of infection and illnesses through the sound hygiene practices of staff and educators.

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Workplace Violence and Aggression

The health and safety of staff and educators is paramount. Priority is given to protecting employees and our visitors from violence and/or intimidating behaviours. Such conduct interferes with everyone’s ability to perform their job and is not in keeping with the service’s philosophy of trust, mutual respect and collaborative partnerships.

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Dental Health

Good oral hygiene is essential for children’s health and well-being. Conversations and information exchange on dental health should be encouraged to promote good dental hygiene practices and lifelong learning for children and their families. Dental health will be included as part of everyday practice at our education and care service.

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Harassment Free Workplace

Early Education and Care is committed to providing a safe, flexible, and respectful environment for staff, children, and families free from all forms of discrimination, bullying and sexual harassment.

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Safe Storage of Dangerous Goods

By maximising awareness of the potential hazards of chemicals and equipment, we reduce the risk of harm to educators, children and families by ensuring dangerous products are safely stored and their use is minimised in all areas of our education and care service.

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Keeping Pets and Animals

Most children enjoy caring for a pet. However, this may not always be possible in the home environment. Keeping a pet in your service provides access and opportunity for children and families to explore, interact, and observe animals. Learning to respect and care for a pet is a valuable experience, and with careful planning, policies, and procedures in place, pets can enrich your curriculum.

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Nappy Change, Bathing and Toileting

Supporting children’s hygiene through toileting, nappy changes and bathing is important
for children’s health and development.

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Environment Statement

This statement has been developed to provide an overview of the areas of the environment covered by this policy. The promotion of healthy, sustainable environments where educators, children and families learn and share ideas about creating an environmentally friendly education and care service are a priority within our service.

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Sustainability

As an education and care community, we can encourage and increase awareness of environmental responsibilities and implement practices that contribute to a sustainable future Children can be supported to become environmentally responsible and show respect for the environment.

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Clothing and Footwear for children and educators

Children and educators need protective, comfortable and appropriate clothing and footwear to explore their environments. Clothing and footwear must protect children from injury and sun exposure while promoting self-help abilities.

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Bottle Safety and Preparation

Children are more susceptible to food borne illness making it necessary for education and care services to implement adequate health and hygiene practices. Safe practices for handling, storing, preparing and heating breast milk or formula must be employed to minimise risks to children being educated and cared for by the service.

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Cleaning and Maintaining the Environment

Children have the right to an education in an environment that provides for their health and safety. Good cleaning and maintenance of the environment ensures that illness and unintentional injuries are avoided.

Sample Optional Policies

Family Participation and Communication

The Indoor and Outdoor Environment

Smoke Free Environment

Supervision

Medication Administration

Medication and Health Statement

Hygiene and Infection Control

Workplace Violence and Aggression

Dental Health

Harassment Free Workplace

Safe Storage of Dangerous Goods

Keeping Pets and Animals

Nappy Change, Bathing and Toileting

Environment Statement

Sustainability

Clothing and Footwear for children and educators

Bottle Safety and Preparation

Cleaning and Maintaining the Environment

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