Learning Experiences
Our Learning Curriculum & Individual Room Programs
AT DMP Early Learning we offer children a high quality, innovative play-based curriculum that is guided by Belonging, Being and Becoming – The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (EYLF) is the foundation document for ensuring children in all early years settings experience quality teaching and learning. The EYLF was developed by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. The EYLF recognises the complex nature of young children’s learning and provides principles and practices to guide educators working with children birth to 5 years of age and has at its centre children’s learning. The EYLF has five learning outcomes:
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
Educators together with the Educational Leader are responsible for planning early childhood curriculum programs consistent with the National Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards, the programs are child centred, developmentally appropriate and emerge from children’s observed interests.
Educators use the outcomes to observe children and plan for their ongoing development. When using the EYLF our educators acknowledge that children learn in a variety of ways and provide quality learning environments that are inclusive of all children.
How we support your child’s learning and preparation for school
One of the most significant milestones you and your child will face in the early years is the transition to formal schooling. Our Educators are aware of and plan for this process introducing and supporting your child to develop the skills needed to be confident and resilient.
Our Forget-me-not children are equipped with these skills as they transition to school:
listening skills
self-regulating emotional skills
self-help skills
basic numeracy and literacy skills
environmental awareness
a connection to community
knowledge of good nutrition and physical exercise
kindness and respect
knowledge that they are a capable and fun individual
We are incredibly proud of our Early Learning Leavers and believe the consistent and varied program that we provide each and every day culminates to successfully support each child’s ongoing learning journey as they transition to school and beyond.
Wellbeing and nutrition
Educating children about the importance of healthy eating and good nutrition is an important part of early childhood development. DMP Early Learning are an awarded Move Well Eat Well Service. Qualified chefs prepare nutritional morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Menus are seasonal and designed to take into account Australian Dietary and Infant Feeding Guidelines together with children’s menu feedback & their own special dietary requirements.
Move Well Eat Well is Tasmanian government initiative that supports the healthy development of children and young people by promoting physical activity and healthy eating as a normal positive part of every day.
The Award is made up of six healthy messages:
Plant Fruit & Veg in Your Lunchbox
For more information go to: https://www.health.tas.gov.au/mwew/families
We always follow health and hygiene practices for handling, preparing and storing food. Children always have access to food and water throughout the day. We attempt to cater for all children’s individual dietary requirements and provide positive mealtime experiences through our educational program and role-modelling of healthy eating practices.
“Only where children gather is there any real chance of fun”
Mignon McLaughlin