Outside School Hours Care
Bookings Information
Casual Bookings/Cancellations/Adjustments please call 9592 0994 directly. email: melissa.asmar1@gmail.com
EMAIL NOT TO BE USED TO CHANGE DAILY ATTENDANCES
EMAIL TO BE USED for changing permanent bookings, making advanced bookings/cancellations (ie holiday program, school closure days), account queries, addressing special needs, incidents that need clarification, and the like. Emails are not checked prior to a session as administrative duties are addressed off site and away from the service as our priority lies with the active supervision of children, their development and wellbeing.
Having said all of the above, if a child ever finds themselves confused and don’t know where they're supposed to be, please prepare a "back up plan" by stating they can “always go to after care” and together we can resolve the situation. This is an important aspect of a child’s “belonging, being and becoming” which involves them learning independence, coping skills and OSHC staff being available to children as support when needed.
EARLY FINISH FOR
MEET THE TEACHER CHATS
The OSHC will be open from 1.45 pm-6pm for "Meet the Teacher chats" on Tuesday 13th and Thursday 15th February 2018. Students do not attend these meetings. Bookings are essential for after care. Please email Melissa in advance. No extra charge will apply and snack will be served at the regular time of 3.45pm.
Programming- Supporting children to regulate their own behaviour
From birth, children begin to explore how the social world works. Exploring and learning to manage feelings, behaviour, rights and responsibilities is a complex process. Educators play an important role in supporting children to regulate their own behaviour.
Positive, respectful daily interactions with children can support them to learn about interdependence and to be considerate citizens.
These relationships provide a solid foundation from which to guide and support children as they develop the self-confidence and skills to manage their own behaviour, make decisions and relate positively and effectively to others.
Educator’s can support children to develop these skills by guiding children’s behaviour as a mediator and helping children to negotiate their rights in relation to the rights of others. The Circle of Security is an intervention initiative and highlights the importance of adults being at children’s level and available for children as a support, and to provide a secure base for children as needed. (NQS 2018 Area 5)
Educators used intentional teaching and collaborate with children during discussion time to develop a display of Expected/Appropriate behaviours.
Preparing for the new Child Care Subsidy- July 2018
When the Child Care Subsidy commences on 2 July 2018, it will:
- replace the Child Care Benefit ( CCB ) and Child Care Rebate (CCR) with a single, means-tested subsidy.
- be paid directly to child care providers to be passed on to families.
- be simpler than the current multi-payment system.
We now ask parents to be prepared for the transition:
- Use the Government Child Care Subsidy estimator to determine expected entitlements
https://www.education.gov.au/sites/education/files/chcare/est/index.html
- Ensure you have a MyGov account as this will be important in authorising Enrolments and allowing the CCS to flow through
- Increase your understanding of the CCS and the changes by visiting Government information sites such as