Our Values
Oz Education Early Learning Centres (ELC) has five core values that guide everything we do. We aim to provide every child with the best opportunity to grow and learn, empowering them to reach their potential through enriching experiences and supportive relationships within a nurturing environment.
Integrity
We are genuine and accountable for the provision of education and care services and act with honesty and consistency guided by our core values.
Leadership
We are passionate about pursuing and achieving excellence through sustained early childhood education research and innovation that shape our policies and practices.
Care
We cultivate a caring culture that embraces our responsibility to support children and communities, our staff, our environment, and the sustainability of our organisation.
Inclusion
We embrace that and celebrate the rich diversity in our community and are committed to building trust and collaboration that helps create better outcomes for all children.
Respect
We build respectful relationships that are based on high ethical standards that acknowledge the fair and equal rights of individual cultures, beliefs, values, and strengths.
Elements of Our Learning Framework
During your child’s early learning journey at Oz Education, your child will access a wide range of learning areas through purposeful play based learning. We adopt the Early Years Learning Framework which aims to build your child’s sense of identity, community, well-being, and the ability to learn.
Your child will also have the added advantage of learning STEM through our play-based learning curriculum and structured Advantage preschool program that ensures that they get a great head start for school and for life.
Belonging
Belonging involves knowing where and with whom you belong and is a basic human need. At our centres we will support your child’s sense of belonging and their relationship and identity building processes. Belonging is central to being and becoming and it shapes who your children are and their future potential.
Being
Childhood is a crucial time to be, and to learn about the world. Oz Education recognises the importance of the past and present in your children’s lives. Your children begin to know themselves, form their identities, build meaningful relationahips, and engage with complex aspects of life. Early childhood is not limited to future aspirations but includes being in the present.
Becoming
Your child’s identity and understanding of the world, and their relationships and capabilities evolve during their childhood. Becoming involves the rapid changes occurring as your child develops in this stage of life. Oz Education recognises the importance of collaboration between educators, families, and children to support healthy children.
Our Approach to Early Learning
At Oz Education, we are committed to delivering high-quality childcare and early learning in safe, nurturing, and engaging environments. Our approach supports every stage of your child’s development while building strong partnerships with families. We achieve this by:
- Creating safe and stimulating environments
We invest in clean, secure, and thoughtfully designed spaces that support children’s developmental needs from infancy through to preschool. - Building strong, supportive relationships
We prioritise meaningful connections with each child, recognising that secure relationships are the foundation of early learning and development. - Partnering with families
We work closely with families to build trust and collaboration, supporting each child’s confidence, wellbeing, and learning journey. - Promoting inclusive and respectful environments
We celebrate diversity and create inclusive spaces that respect all cultures, values, beliefs, and family backgrounds. - Listening and evolving
We value the voices of children, families, and educators, alongside the latest research in early childhood education, to continually improve our programs. - Delivering play-based learning programs
Our curriculum is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), supporting children’s learning through play, exploration, and discovery. - Supporting school readiness
Through our Advantage Preschool Program and enrichment activities, we help children build the skills needed for a confident transition to school. - Encouraging belonging, being and becoming
We foster a sense of community where children, families, and educators feel connected and supported. - Maintaining high standards of education and care
Our practices are guided by leading early childhood education standards, ensuring positive outcomes for every child. - Continuously improving our practices
We regularly reflect on our programs and environments to ensure we deliver the highest quality early learning experience. - Supporting sustainability and community connection
We are committed to environmentally responsible practices and contributing positively to our local communities.
