Australian Women s Chamber Of Commerce - 1300 Words

Introduction Australia’s framework is Belonging, Being and Becoming. Australia’s population is 22.5 million people and 750,000 children attend daycare. On average families spend 9% of their disposable income on childcare. On July of 2013 the Australian Women s Chamber of Commerce published an issues paper that estimated the average cost of child care is $120 a day. The age they focus on is babies, toddlers and three to five year olds. UNICEF ranked Australia 18th out of 24 countries in 2008 and the OECD report ranked Australia 21 out of 37 nations. Their OEDCD report for 2006 was that there should be a clearer vision with a strategy framework that looks at the views and interests of children, families, communities, professionals and†¦show more content†¦ECEC Framework Description Australia believes in a holistic approach and that children learn through play and that learning is ongoing. Australia’s framework says that children belong to a community and should feel that they belong and have a purpose. Australia’s educators’ professional judgements are important in children’s learning. They use their professional knowledge and skills, knowledge of children, families and communities, awareness of how their beliefs and values impact children’s learning and personal styles and past experiences. Australia feels children learn best this way. The elements of the framework are Principles, Practice and Learning outcome. They have five principles which are: 1.Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships, 2.Partnerships, 3.High expectations and equity, 4.Respect for diversity, 5.Ongoing learning and reflective practice. These principles help educators teach children and for children to grow as people. The principles are based on loo king at the child as a whole and focusing on their needs and development. Australia views children as competent. Children are able and a part of society. Educators draw on a rich repertoire of pedagogical practices to promote children’s learning by: Being responsive to children, Creating environments that have a positive impact on children’s learning, Valuing the cultural and social contexts of children and their families, Providing for