Our Purpose, Core Values & Philosophy

Circular Head Children’s Services Inc; exists to provide the highest standard of care in a safe, nurturing environment where the children of our community enjoy a healthy, happy place to grow and learn.

As a team, through our values we work together to build trusted services to the families of our children and provide excellent service that supports and contributes positively to families in our community.

We strive to ensure our services are fun, developmental environments where each child, family and staff member feels a sense of value and belongin

Community

Our care for the children of our community is at the centre of all that we do. We strive to create warm, welcoming environments where children and staff feel heard and valued, where all are inspired to learn and grow and contribute positively to the wellbeing of our community.

Quality of Service  

Our focus is on delivering high standards of care through quality service by building strong relationships and a culture where children, families and staff feel welcome, safe and valued. 

Teamwork 

We value each other and are committed to our purpose. We work co-operatively and inclusively as a team, demonstrating respect and support to each other through open and honest communication. We think about each other in a caring way to promote the culture we want to have in our workplace. 

Growth

We value and understand the importance of the learning and development of our staff in relation to the provision of an inspiring environment with quality services for our children. We support and encourage growth in our staff, we strive to identify and recommend relevant and useful learning and development opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge. 

At Circular Head – in an environment which boasts the freshest and finest of natural resources, we value the opportunity to share the responsibility for the care and education of our community’s most valuable resource – our children.

We recognise the importance of fostering strong links between Centre staff, children and their families, local schools and broader community so that “in partnership”, we may enhance the quality and continuity of our children’s early learning and develop our understanding and acknowledgement of the traditional first Australians. 

We recognise that early childhood as a unique and valuable stage of life, and with ‘high expectations’, we strive to enhance each child’s strengths, competence and self-esteem.

Therefore we aim to provide a high quality learning environment where:

- Children and adults learn to accept and value the uniqueness of our local culture, along with diversity amongst the people in our community.

Inspired by a shared dedication to fairness and equity, as inclusive practitioners, we embrace the opportunity to learn from each other.

- Responsive caring relationships evolve to provide the foundations for a strong sense of identity which will give the children confidence to investigate, inquire, gather information, problem solve and to take the risks to become successful learners and to reach their full potential.

- Children have the opportunity to explore and enjoy the natural environment and are encouraged to play a part in sustaining it.

- Centre staff and management update and improve their expertise and practices in the Early Childhood profession through ongoing reflection and a commitment to lifelong learning. We will always strive to advocate on behalf of the children and their families within our community.