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Curriculum : The Victorian Early years Learning and Development Framework
The Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework advances all children’s learning and development from birth to eight years. It does this by supporting all early childhood professionals to work together with families to achieve common outcomes for all children.
Berwick Twinklestar kinder works with the learning framework to ensure your child receives quality education in our early childhood setting. This is a vital time for your child to learn and develop.
The Frameworks vision is for all children to experience play based learning that is engaging and builds success for life.
The Framework helps guide the staff employed at Twinklestar, they will use this framework in partnership with families, (children’s first and most influential educators) to develop learning programs responsive to children’s ideas, interests, strengths and abilities, and recognize that children learn through play.
It identifies 5 Early Learning and Development Outcomes for all children.
Children have a strong sense of identity
Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Children are confident and involved learners
Children are effective communicators.
The Early Years Learning Frameworks describes childhood as a time of belonging, being and becoming.
Belonging is the basis for living a fulfilling life. Children feel they belong because the relationships they have with their family, community, culture and place
Being is about living here and now. Childhood is a special time in life and children need time to just “be”, have time to play and try new things and have fun.
Becoming is about the learning and development that young children experience. Children start to form their sense of identity from an early age, which shapes the type of adult they will become.
Twinklestar will use this framework to ensure your child receives the highest quality experience. The framework focuses on your child’s learning from birth. Each child will have their own individual learning portfolio – we may use photos, art-work, learning stories, to show you how they are developing and what learning interest them.
By working together parents and educators at Twinklestar can enhance your child’s learning and well being.
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FAQs
If I am not working, studying or training, can I still apply for government subsidies?
Yes, you are still eligible for up to 24 hours of CCS (two days care) per week. Our fees are charged at a daily rate of 12 hours, and any additional days you required must be paid for at the full rate. For more than two full days care eligibility with CCS, you must pass the government’s Work/Training/Study test.
How is CCS Paid?
The Child Care Subsidy is paid directly to your child care provide reducing your daily fees. You will only be charged the Gap fee of the full fee minus your CCS entitlement.
How much Child Care Subsidy (CCS) will I be entitled to?
This will depend on three factors:
How much ‘work related’ activity you and your partner undertake each fortnight. The entitlement is based on the lesser activity figure for a member of a couple.
Your total combined family income.
The amount of early education child care undertaken.
How much CCS will I receive?
CCS is means tested so the amount you receive depends on your family income. Please contact Centrelink to receive your CCS entitlement, or contact the centre and we can give you a rough estimation based on your income estimation.
How is the 50% Child Care Subsidy Calculated?
The 50% Child Care rebate is calculated on your Out-of-Pocket expenses for eligible families.