We model respectful, ethical behaviour with every child, family, and member of the community.
At Dubbo Early Learning Centre, we hold ourselves to the highest professional standards. These standards guide how we interact with children, families, colleagues, and the wider community. We take pride in creating a calm, welcoming, and respectful environment that supports the growth of every child and fosters trust with families.
A Respectful and Positive Culture
We build our professional culture from the inside out. Our Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader mentor educators regularly, helping them grow through coaching, performance feedback, and professional conversations. Every team member is expected to treat others with kindness and respect—whether it’s during daily routines, excursions into the community, or team meetings. This respectful environment helps ensure your child is surrounded by calm, caring adults who model strong values.
Supporting Children and Families
We work closely with families in everything we do. At our Parent–Educator Portfolio Evenings, educators take the time to listen, answer questions, and celebrate children’s progress in a warm, collaborative way. We reflect regularly on how to improve support for families, including how we respond to children’s behaviours, manage financial practices, and create more inclusive experiences. We’ve even removed bonds to support accessibility and reduce barriers for families.
Ethical Reflections and Child Safety
Our team meets regularly to reflect on ethics and professionalism. These reflections have led to improvements in child privacy practices, consent for photographs, and inclusive support for children with disabilities. We’ve developed individualised learning plans based on parent input and training with specialists—especially for children who are vision impaired. With many male educators on our team, we’ve also developed clear, child-led guidelines around physical contact, ensuring hugs and affection are respectful and safe.
Celebrating Culture and Identity
We take cultural competence seriously. Educators speak directly with families to learn about their cultural practices and preferred ways of communicating. This helps us build strong, culturally respectful relationships. Our program includes celebrations of diverse cultural events, traditions, and stories—often with families leading the way. Children are encouraged to share their identities proudly, and families are always invited to join in.
Growing Cultural Understanding
Our whole team participates in ongoing cultural competence training, aligned with the Child Safe Standards. This includes learning how to adapt teaching practices based on cultural values and understanding how to communicate in sensitive and inclusive ways. Through partnerships with local community groups—including Aboriginal-run organisations, support services, and educational centres in our business park—we give children hands-on access to cultural knowledge and diverse community voices.