People and places in early childhood education
So much of what we do at the VCAA is centred around processes and systems that support the development of Victoria’s curriculum and assessment, including early childhood education. Behind the scenes, we are privileged to know many of you in schools and educational settings and see the inspiring work that you do with young people and in the broader community. There are so many stories of your contribution to Victoria’s education and young people that could be shared.
This is the motivation behind a new page we’ve created for early childhood educators called
People and places in early childhood education. The page is dedicated to sharing ‘on the ground’ insights and experiences in early learning centres and venues.
The first contribution is an interview with Michelle Gujer, the Early Learning Manager at Gowrie Broadmeadows Valley. This 128-place early learning centre includes long day care, integrated kindergarten and sessional kindergarten, and is located within the Broadmeadows Valley Learning Precinct.
As a dynamic and busy hub for children and families, the educators place the VEYLDF practice principle of ‘high expectations for every child’ at the centre of their work. In this interview, Michelle explains how they engage with the principle and how it influences her leadership approach, relationships with families and colleagues, and the outcomes the service achieves.
We will publish four ‘People and places in early childhood education’ feature items this year. Look out for notifications in the Bulletin or subscribe to the
Early Years Alert.