Know the Framework and How it Informs the Program Cycle of Planning and Implementation
Standard 2 focuses on My Time, Our Place, the national approved learning framework for school age care, including its principles, practices, outcomes and its cycle of observing, planning, implementing and reflecting. It gives the OSHC workforce a shared professional language for quality practice and keeps programs guided by children’s interests, leisure and voice.
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
2.1 Understand the framework structure and purpose
2.2 Understand the framework principles, practices and outcomes
2.3 Understand the framework program planning cycle
2.4 Understand tools and strategies for program assessment and evaluation
2.5 Understand and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
Self-Reflection Prompts
- Head to the resources page for a list of self-reflection prompts to further your growth and development in this standard.
Resources
Utilise our online library of resources to further your personal development and grow your understanding and skills of this standard.