Outside School Hours Care - Policies and Procedures

The following policies and procedures relate to the Care of Children in Fairbridge’s Outside School Hours care program for use by Parents and Carers.

Philosophy Statement – Fairbridge

Fairbridge Western Australia Inc (Fairbridge) believes in:

the right of people to make choices in their own lives;

the right of people to have an active involvement in their learning;
the right of people to dignity, respect, privacy and confidentiality;
the right of people to be valued as individuals;
encouraging society to take responsibility for the well being of its young people;
the right of people to access services on a non-discriminatory basis;
the right of the community to provide accountable and responsive services

Fairbridge will design programs to meet the needs of all children to empower learning, develop confidence and provide an environment where everyone feels safe and welcome.

Children, parents, educators and managers are encouraged to provide idea’s and feedback to ensure the program meets the needs of children.

Fairbridge will, through its program design, offer children access to trainers from industry to gain an insight into pathways into employment on offer from Fairbridge.

Philosophy – Produced following feedback from Children

To embrace the environment, the space, the activities, the wildlife and the ability to explore the grounds with new friends.