Create and Maintain Supportive and Safe Environments to Promote Wellbeing, Learning and Development

Understands and demonstrates awareness relevant to each area of focus.

Underpins the initial induction and training of educators.

Demonstrates knowledge and practical application, and contributes to relevant service activities.

Demonstrates progress as the educator moves beyond the Foundation stage towards proficiency.

Applies knowledge and skills to design, implement, review, evaluate and maintain programs, relationships and service activities.

A skilled, capable and competent educator

Supports, guides and assists others to understand, interpret and apply relevant concepts and ideas; leads practice across the service.

A suitably qualified and experienced educator, for example in the role of Educational Leader, Coordinator, Director or Nominated Supervisor.

4.1 Interact, build relationships and use effective communication with children to promote engagement

4.2 Manage experiences, activities and routines to promote children’s safety

4.3 Implement positive strategies to support children’s behaviour as individuals and in groups

4.4 Maintain children’s safety and wellbeing at all times in accordance with policies and procedures and legislative requirements

4.5 Implement strategies that promote cultural and psychological safety for all children

4.6 Differentiate practice to support the inclusion of all children

4.7 Engage with digital technologies safely, responsibly and ethically

• Head to the resources page for a list of self-reflection prompts to further your growth and development in this standard.