White Gum Family Day Care Service
Who We Are
We are a service that prides itself on ensuring we all have a role to play and value to add to the lives of children and their families. At White Gum we believe in empowerment and owning our choices and values.
Our philospphy is based on the concept that children have a right to learn in a manner and evironment that suits their needs. That families and Educators alike are treated with the upmost respect.
Respecting nature as an important teacher within its own rights is also something we are extreamly passionate about here at White Gum and we love to see children emersed in nature, climbing trees and feeling the sand between their toes as much as possible.
Choosing to become a part of the White Gum family will be one of the best decisions you will make !
our philosophy
We believe that empowering and valuing the educator fosters meaningful, trusting and respectful relationships with the children and families. We believe exceptional care and education comes naturally when there is collaboration between service staff, educators, families and especially the children. We value continuous improvement to thrive and prosper as a service for children and families. BELONGING We believe that children flourish when they can engage in environments where they feel safe, secure and supported. Children will be encouraged to develop their sense of identity through flexible routines and interactions with others. We embrace the right for a child to learn in an inclusive manner that best suits them. We encourage service staff and educators to be flexible with their teaching styles and adapt to the changing needs of the child. BEING We at White Gum Family day care Service honour and acknowledge the Whadjak People of the Noongar nation. We do this by respecting and learning about the land on which we play and learn.. We acknowledge the importance of family, community and cultural relationships within a child’s life. We strive to encourage and support educators in promoting and embedding cultural inclusivity. At White Gum FDC Service we will strive to work in harmony with our local community, building solid foundations of trust and respect. It is important to us to give back to our community whenever possible and will support educators to also to this in their own communities. We aspire to have the environment as an essential teacher and encourage and support educators to build upon this within their service. The play space will be as sustainable as possible using recycled, natural and loose parts item to encourage children to use their own imaginations. We support the concept that nature play and exploration is crucial to children's development both physically and emotionally We will encourage and support educators to give this opportunity to the children in their care. BECOMING We understand and respect that no two children may learn the same way, so educators are supported to plan for the children in their care in a manner that best supports the individual, the group and the service philosophy and pedagogy . Children are encouraged to be the instigators of their own learning and creativity. The service and educators will provide the children with the resources to meet their educational and emotional needs whilst empowering them to be the instigators of their own learning journey . At White Gum FDCS we celebrate all that the world has to offer. Whilst we promote the concepts of nature play, we embrace the modern world and the benefits that technology offer as a learning tool. We encourage and support Educators and children to use technology that promotes their learning journey in a safe manner. Children’s cyber safety and confidentiality is paramount. At White Gum FDCS all Educators, Approved Providers and coordinators will be mandatory reporters to ensure each child is at the forefront of all safety and wellbeing decisions. White Gum FDCS will always advocate for the right of the child to live in a world where they are safe and free to learn and thrive.