Communication
Communication
Little Flyers is an initiative of The Eltham College Foundation Ltd and has been inspired by ELTHAM College’s acclaimed Early Learning Centre.
For over 40 years ELTHAM College has been a leader in educating children from kindergarten to year 12 and since 2002 operated high quality child care through The Eltham College Foundation Ltd. In 2012 the management team at the Foundation assumed full responsibilities of their Centres.
While the business is owned and operated by The Eltham College Foundation Ltd, Little Flyers operates as Caroline Springs Child Care and Kindergarten, Eltham North Child Care, Kids on Collins Nursery and Early Education, Laurimar Child Care and Early Learning and Laurimar Township Child Care and Kindergarten.
‘Flying’ represents the freedom to learn, safe risk taking, striving for excellence, developing self-confidence and self-worth and being the best version of you. This is what we endeavour to offer your ‘Little Flyer’.
Little Flyers Learning Centres know that in an early education setting it is important for families and educators to form a partnership. Learning and development occur at their best when collaborative relationships are formed. Communication is a crucial element to the relationships and partnerships we form with families.
Each Centre will use email to update families on events, incursions and excursions, reminders, fundraisers and general information. Families are welcome to use email to communicate with the Centre Director at any time.
Verbal communication (via telephone or in person)
Little Flyers understands the importance of one-on-one conversations, whether they be over the phone or in person. Every family can contact their child’s room throughout the day. Simply call the Centre and your call will be directed straight to your child’s room. When you arrive to collect your child, Educators are available to discuss your child’s day and any other matters relating to your child. You can be assured that personal information will remain confidential.
Daily written communication
Our Educators fill out a ‘Daily Journal’ each day. This can be found in your child’s room and on the My Family Lounge App. The Daily Journal will give you a broad understanding of what activities and learning outcomes your child was exposed to on any given day.
Individual educational and developmental reporting
Families will be able to log on using the My Family Lounge App to access your child’s learning portfolio which is a running record the educators use to document your child’s personal learning throughout the year. A link to download the App is available from http:/ /www.qikids.com.au/My-Family-Lounge. While this App is available to download now, you will not be able to sign in until you receive an invitation via email. This email will be sent out upon enrolment. Our dedicated staff will publish observations, program plans, and daily journals, which you will have access to at any time once you sign in. The program provides you with opportunities to contribute to your child’s learning. Please note you will only have access to the children linked to your account.
Group educational and developmental reporting
A general program plan can be found in each of the rooms which will advise you on the overall room goals and interests as well as intentional teaching and learning outcomes. Please see your child’s educators to find out where this is displayed in the room.
Educational information communicated through displays
In each of our Centres and rooms you will find many displays of learning. These may include project work, creative work, photos, children’s dialogue or learning webs. These displays of learning are made visible as a reminder to children, families and educators of the group learning we have undertaken together.
TV monitor and digital photo frames
Educators and Centre Directors will often use monitors and digital photo frames to display learning, upcoming events, community reminders, and community events.
Parent information hub
Located in each Centre’s foyer, there is a Parent Information Hub. Here, you will find information from local, state and federal governments regarding early childhood, child care, vaccination, illness prevention and support. Well worth a look!
Social media
Our Little Flyers Facebook and lnstagram pages are updated several times weekly – Like Us on Facebook and Follow Us on lnstagram to see what each of our Centres are exploring this week!