Policies
"A policy is an agreed set of decisions with a common purpose that provides information about what we do, what we don't do, and in some cases, what we cannot do." Source: ELAA (formerly KPV) PolicyWorks
At Albert Park Pre-School, our Philosophy is our guide and our Policy Manual outlines what families can expect from us. Our Policies are regularly reviewed and updated in consultation with families and we provide them here below for easy reference.
Our Mission Statement
The Albert Park Pre-School Centre Inc is committed to providing a quality Kindergarten program which meets the needs of our children and their families.
We believe that our Kindergarten is a unique and individual place. We, therefore, deem it important to preserve the individuality of all children both for their own happiness and for what they can contribute to society.
Our Policy Manual
The Albert Park Pre-School Centre Committee of Management originally adopted a Policy Manual at its AGM held 4 March 1998. All Policies are subject to ongoing review.
Introduction:
Our Philosophy (Reviewed 2021)
Our Health Charter (Formally adopted 2016)
Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics (Revised 2016)
Area 1: Educational Program & Practice
Area 2: Children's Health and Safety
Acceptance and Refusal of Authorisations
Child Safe Environment
Dealing with Infectious Diseases
Delivery and Collection of Children
Emergency and Evacuation
Excursions and Service Events
Food Safety
Hygiene
Incident, Injury, Trauma & Illness
Nutrition, Oral Health and Active Play
Relaxation and Sleep
Road Safety And Safe Transport
Sun Protection
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Supervision of Children
Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drugs
Water Safety
Management of Medical Conditions
Dealing with Medical Conditions
Area 3: Physical Environment
Environmental Sustainability
Occupational Health and Safety
Area 4: Staffing Arrangements
Code of Conduct Policy
Determining Responsible Person Policy
Participation of Volunteers and Students Policy
Staffing Policy
Area 5: Relationships with Children
Interactions with Children
Area 6: Collaborative Partnerships with Families & Communities
Enrolment and Orientation Policy
Area 7: Governance and Leadership
Complaints and Grievances
Fees
Governance and Management of the Service
Information and Communication Technology
Privacy and Confidentiality
Appendix
Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010
Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011
Our program development is guided by the Victorian Early Years Learning & Development Framework (VEYLDF) and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). An information guide for families regarding EYLF is available for download at the following link:
Information for Families: Belonging Being and Becoming - The EYLF for Australia
School Exclusion Table References the minimum period of exclusion from schools and children's services centres for infectious diseases cases and contacts