Links to The Shine Bright Way: keeping the joy, professionalism, every moment matters, collaborative generative thinking, open to complexity.
Quality areas
1.3.2 Critical reflection – critical reflection on children’s learning and development, both as individuals and in groups, drives program planning and implementation.
6.2 – Collaborative partnerships enhance children’s inclusion, learning and wellbeing (6.2.1 transitions and 6.2.3 community engagement).
Description
From discussions with multiple professionals in different contexts, it is evident there is more than can be done to increase effectiveness of transition partnerships between schools and kindergartens. These sessions will build on and enhance the professional partnership between school and kindergarten to strengthen positive transition for children. This model demonstrates a commitment to continual improvement and provides a framework for sustained exceptional practice through extending leadership beyond the service.
There is flexibility for this model to include EL/NS from the kindergarten or the whole team, depending on the service size and number of foundation teachers attending. Using a Reflection Wheel model, participants will be supported to create their own agenda and topics for discussion.
Package costing
1 x 1.5 hour in-person session per term
Total cost of Shine Bright Allied Health professional = $2,100
Plus staff backfill/additional hours = 6 hours per staff member