Smith Street Children’s Centre & Kindergarten Thornbury - Philosophy Smith Street Children’s Centre & Kindergarten Thornbury provides a welcoming, responsive and safe environment. A place in which children and their families feel confident and relaxed and where parents are supported in their endeavours. For many children this will be their first time away from family and they need to feel secure in their new surroundings. It is important that staff and parents work together to ensure a happy and smooth transition.

Our staff are selected for their qualifications and expertise in the early childhood field. We pride ourselves on the quality of our care and the warm and secure learning environment we provide. We aim to provide a special and nurturing experience for you and your child throughout the year. Our centres regard children of all races religions, cultures and children with special needs, with equality, respect and consideration.

 

We believe that every family member, child and employee is an individual, bringing a variety of skills, knowledge and understanding related to that person’s unique experience of life.

We will value that uniqueness and nurture future growth through accepting the individual, recognising interest areas, developing respectful interactions, supporting ongoing learning, offering inclusive programmes and promoting team work.

Smith Street Children’s Centre and Kindergarten reflects the needs of our local community and the families who rely on the service we provide. The centre operates autonomously, within professional guidelines, to devise and offer individuality within their programmes, to meet the local community needs.

This becomes a shared commitment between our families/community/children and employees. By working together with open communication, respect and understanding, and by sharing ideas and striving for continuing improvement and excellent standards, all will reap the benefits through our young children.

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Our Values and Goals 

• Each child is valued and respected as an individual
• To extend and develop each child's skills, knowledge and interests through successful experiences which encourage the development of a healthy self-concept and positive self-esteem
• To encourage social development so each child learns to interact successfully in a variety of situations
• To be sensitive and respectful of varied cultural and religious practices
• To provide an environment that encourages children to develop their capabilities and interests at their own pace and according to their individual needs
• To provide a warm, nurturing and safe environment that encourages the development of the whole child
• To be a support to all families in all aspects of each child's development
• To provide qualified, experienced and caring staff to meet the needs of all children in our care
• Equality of access