Family Handbook

Family Handbook

Glen Education Vision: The leading provider of innovative, professional and inclusive early years education that delivers excellence in learning

Family Handbook 2025 · 14 Aug 2025

In this issue

Acknowledgement of Country

Welcome to Glen Education Welcome from the CEO

The Glen Education Story Our Beginnings, Our Vision, Our Mission, Our Goals

Philosophy Our Philosophy

Quality Program delivery objectives , Ongoing Quality Improvement

Child Safe Environments

Learning through Play How do the educators support my child’s learning through play?, Risky Play, Outdoor Play and Connecting with Nature, “There's no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” Alfred Wainwright

The Glen Education Curriculum

Multi-age Programs Possible Parent Questions

Attending Kindergarten Session Times, Orientation, Door Security, Attendance, Arrival and Departure

What to Wear and Bring What to wear to Kindergarten, What to bring to Kindergarten, Sun Protection

Incursions and Excursions

Nutrition and Healthy Eating Rest and Relaxation, Nutrition, Glen Education is Committed to:, Healthy Eating at Kindergarten, What Does a Healthy Lunchbox Contain

Family Involvement Program Participation, Volunteer Parent Group (VPG), Fundraising, Working bees, Laundry

Health & Safety Hygiene, Collection of Unwell Children, Exclusion of Unwell Children, Infectious Diseases , Medications, Medical Conditions and First Aid, Incident, Illness, Injury, First Aid Provision, Smoke Free Zone, Emergency Procedures

Immunisation Immunisation, What if my child had immunisation overseas and is not eligible for Medicare?

Inclusion & Equity Glen Education kindergartens are committed to:

Respectful Behaviour

Code of Ethics & Staffing Code of Ethics, Our Staffing Principles, Teamwork

Policies Glen Education Policies, Feedback - Compliments and Concerns, Fee Policy

Advice from Children What is the best part of Kindergarten that children can look forward to?, How do you know when you have learnt something?, What do you need to bring to kindergarten in your bag?, What are the 'rules' at Kindergarten that next year's children need to know?, How do you learn new things?