The ECMS philosophy is based around the National Early Years Learning Framework: Being, Belonging and Becoming. The full document can be accessed here.
Our purpose
At ECMS we strive to:
- Support families and communities through strong partnerships
- Provide play oriented adult supported programs that meet the needs of the individual children their families and community
- Nurture each child’s unique qualities and potential
- Respect parents as their child’s primary model and teacher
- Provide opportunities for children with additional needs to be integrated into our programs
- Make a positive difference in the lives of children, families, staff and in the communities where we live and work
- Create a work environment that encourages professionalism, growth and diversity.
- All young children and families having access to high quality care and educational programs that provide a stimulating, safe and caring environment
- Children needing to be respected, valued, feel happy and have a high level of self-esteem
- Providing programs which help children learn about themselves and their environment, encouraging them to reach their full potential
- Encouraging children to be independent to ensure strong foundations for learning
- Respecting children’s cultural identity and recognising each child as an individual with unique talents
- Valuing our staff and the power of teamwork
- Identifying and valuing the importance of parent involvement and actively encouraging their participation.
The results we seek to achieve:
- For Children: The children in our services are safe, they are learning, making friends and playing in an environment that encourages joy, curiosity and results in optimal development. Our children entering primary school are school-ready.
- For Parents and Families: Our families are proud of their choice and enriched by the experience of their child’s learning. They are affirmed as their child’s primary model and teacher, they have the opportunity to be involved and they know what is happening every day. Our families have a sense of belonging and inclusion and a great professional relationship with dedicated, engaging, friendly and caring staff – there is a partnership based on trust and respect.
- For Communities: Local communities are proud of their service, they have a trusted partner delivering safe, secure, stable, quality education services. Our communities see a service that is responsive to their local needs and connected to the local services system. We are a valued partner contributing to well-planned services in the communities in which we work.
- For Resources: Our services are sustainable and we are accountable and transparent in managing the resources we are entrusted with.
ECMS Strategic Themes 2010–15
