Know Children and How They Learn and Develop
Standard 1 recognises that quality OSHC practice starts with understanding children: their development in middle childhood, their cultural, linguistic and family backgrounds, their rights and agency, and the experiences that shape their wellbeing.
Career Stage & Descriptors
Foundation
Understands and demonstrates awareness relevant to each area of focus.
Underpins the initial induction and training of educators.
Developing
Demonstrates knowledge and practical application, and contributes to relevant service activities.
Demonstrates progress as the educator moves beyond the Foundation stage towards proficiency.
Proficient
Applies knowledge and skills to design, implement, review, evaluate and maintain programs, relationships and service activities.
A skilled, capable and competent educator.
Highly Accomplished
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.
Areas of Focus
Areas of Focus
1.1 Understand children’s development, preferences, learning, needs and interests
1.2 Understand children’s diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
1.3 Understand the Universal Principle as it relates to creating culturally safe environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
1.4 Understand appropriate strategies to promote inclusion of all children
1.5 Understand children’s rights and agency
1.6 Understand childhood experiences and how they influence children’s wellbeing, learning and development
Self-Reflection Prompts
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Resources
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