Enrolment and Orientation
Enrolment and orientation procedures form the foundation for strong relationships between families and early education and care settings and promote a quality experience of education and care for children.
Good procedures include consistent information around service operation and authorisations promoting compliance and a safe and secure environment for children and families.
Our service will implement a process to ensure enrolment and orientation processes are planned and implemented to meet the needs of the child and family as well as ensuring all legislative requirements, including the Australian Government Priority of Access Guidelines are adhered to.
We will ensure:
• Children are provided with support and comfort to settle into the service and establish new friendships and relationships;
• A thoughtful process is planned in consultation with families, to assist in separating from their child;
• Educators are provided with a clearly explained enrolment process; time to get to know families before children start; strategies to support families in introducing children to our service; time to develop close professional relationships with families; support from referral agencies; and information about custodial issues;
Home language, cultural background and family priorities are considered at all times during the process.
