Interactions with Children
A positive atmosphere and the wellbeing of children within our education and care setting is promoted through responsive care and quality interactions with children. Children’s development and social relationships are enriched through thoughtful and sophisticated approaches to conversation, discussion and promotion of children’s language and communication. Children who experience relationships which are built on respect, fairness, cooperation and empathy are given the opportunity to develop these qualities themselves. When children have positive interactions with others, they develop an understanding of themselves as significant and respected, and feel a sense of belonging.
Educators at our service will:
Respect family and cultural values;
be responsive to children’s strengths, interests and abilities;
encourage children to express themselves and their opinions;
provide opportunities for children to become self-reliant and develop self-esteem;
uphold children’s dignity, rights and agency;
provide positive and strength-based behaviour support;
promote a safe, secure and nurturing environment;
be authentic and responsive;
act in ways based in fairness, acceptance and empathy, with respect for cultural and linguistic rights, as well as the rights of people with differing needs and capabilities.
ensure children have opportunities to interact and develop respectful and positive relationships with each other and with educators, staff, and volunteers. In providing these opportunities, the size and composition of groups of children must be considered.
