Combining wellbeing and learning for educational success

With the integration of therapeutic approaches, BCYF kindergarten programs lead the way in a child centred, responsive approach to early childhood education at our Belmont, Colac East, Flinders (Lara), Greenville (Grovedale), St Albans Park, Winifred Nance (Colac) and Wydinia (Colac) kindergartens.

At BCYF we believe wellbeing is essential for learning. A child who learns to self-regulate behaviour and emotions through repeated experiences of co-regulation with a safe adult has better social relationships, improved self-esteem and an increased ability to concentrate and learn in the cognitive rich BCYF kindergarten environment.

That’s why we embed evidence-based, therapeutic approaches within our interactions with children.

Educators train with a Theraplay® certified coach and employ nurturing techniques to support children to regulate behaviour and emotions building warm relationships with peers and adults, enhancing cooperation, communication and self control.

“The Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework (VEYLDF) recognises children’s wellbeing from birth to 8 years both a prerequisite for, and an outcome of learning”.

This demonstrates the importance of prioritising each child’s emotional security alongside their physical, language, creative and cognitive development.

Children experience a nurturing and supportive environment whereby staff are trained in offering Sunshine Circles group work.