POW Place Philosophy
Our purpose is: Being here for the children.
Our vision is: ‘POW Place, a flourishing place.’
Our commitment: We are inspired to provide children with the best possible start in life. We have high hopes for each and every child!
Our learning philosophy is:
- Play Based – play is a powerful way for children to learn and connect with each other
- Positive – focusing on the positives and strengths in children brings out the best in them
- Responsive – being attuned to children and having them at the centre of what we do
- Emergent – teaching in emergent ways so that the unique strengths, abilities, and interests of children and families can shine and grow.
Other beliefs and values we have:
- Offering children a variety of fun, safe, stimulating, and challenging learning experiences.
- Actively involving families and the community in the care and education of children.
- Building strong relationships between children, families, teachers, and the community.
- Providing a warm, friendly, inviting, and home like environment.
- Our decisions are informed by sustainability practices
- Supporting the hopes, values, beliefs, and individual needs of families
- Valuing, engaging, and developing staff so that they can give their best
- Cultivating respectful and inclusive practices that honour diversity and shared experiences
