Outside school hours care

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Lia – "The National Quality Framework aims to raise quality and drive continuous improvement. OSHC is different now that children are far more engaged in their afternoon of play and parents as well are more educated in what quality services they are looking for. Children don't play like we used to in the back yards and in the streets; they come to OSHC and we're here now to help provide that for children and as a way for them to form friendships".

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Lia – "The National Quality Standard takes in seven key quality areas. Each year we undergo rating and assessment and that's something that each service works towards to make sure that they are meeting the standards and in some cases exceeding the standards. A quality educational program is listening to the children. They are the ones that will tell you each day what they want to do, what their interests are, where it lies and the educators are here to help facilitate that. For children's health we do have "no hat / no play" sun safety policies in place, we encourage proper hand-washing procedures as well. In regard to children's wellness we also provide little quiet areas where children might like to read a book, listen to some music, and we tend to let them self-regulate as well. We really encourage the children to pull apart the physical environment: home corner is more than welcome to be dragged outside. Children are very good at role-playing and we like to give them the freedom to create these spaces. There's also the oval for the bigger children that love to kick the footy, cricket, soccer games. We also have play equipment as well that children can enjoy".

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Lia – "The staff that are here aren't just carers; they're educators. It's wonderful that parents can be reassured that the educators looking after their children are all qualified or working towards qualifications in this sector. Each child is encouraged every day to participate in any range of activities: arts, crafts, sport, cooking. If you walk in and hear a noisy, busy after-school care, then you know our heart is in the job and that your children's interest is being met".

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Lia – "We have regular feedback with our families. That sort of communication is really important, especially if your child has had a difficult afternoon, or is transitioning through something. It's also very positive to have that communication with parents, so that we can work together as one.

Each service has an educational leader and together we work as a very supportive team for each other. If you have a wonderful relationship with your educational leader, that will filter down to your educators and together they will work closely together about providing the best quality outcomes in learning for your children".

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