Entitlement – Woodland Daycare

A child is entitled to work in an atmosphere of friendship and trust.
Where others hold each child in high regard.
Where adults ensure that time is given to foster the development of considerate and caring relationships amongst peer group and adults.
Where the development of positive self-esteem is fostered through recognition and achievement.
To engage in activities that is meaningful, worthwhile, motivating, enjoyable and a challenge.
To investigate and make informed choices from a carefully selected range of resources.
To record their work in a variety of ways and to reflect on the quality of their work.
In an environment that is attractive, comfortable and organised and which uses the pre-school and the local community as an education source.
Early childhood is valued in it as itself and as part of life, not simply a preparation for work or for the next stage of education.
The whole child is important: – social. Emotional, physical, intellectual and moral development is interrelated.
Learning is holistic and for the young child is not compartmentalized under the subject head.
Intrinsic motivation is valuable because of it results in child-initiated learning.
Autonomy and self-discipline are emphasized.
In the early years, children learn best through first-hand experience.
What children can do, not what they cannot do, is the starting point in children’s education.
There is potential in all children, which emerges under favorable conditions.
The child’s education is seen as an interaction between the child and the environment, which includes people as well as materials and knowledge