Early Years Sector
This sector provides
quality educational programs across the two parts of the campus.
Our ECDP provides services and support to children and
their families from birth to 5 years who have been identified with support
needs. From playgroup to kindergarten to pre-prep, the ECDP focus is on
supporting both students and their families as they begin their educational
journey. Play based and child centred, programs are highly individualised to
meet the unique needs of each child during this period of time when their
learning is most rapid. Support is also offered to other early childhood
settings. Children and families are carefully supported through this transition
period into full time schooling. Many ECDP students transition into mainstream
schools in the local area while others transition into the school age program
at Mount Ommaney Special School.
The early years program focuses on helping young
learners access the Australian curriculum and develops learning skills through
explicit teaching, the use of Intensive Interaction and sensory and play based
activities. The development of academic, social,
behavioural and communication skills are a high priority, as is making
sure that school is a safe and enjoyable experience. The program also supports
families in transitioning their child from the
ECDP or local service providers to special school.