The National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education
Promoting community involvement requires the establishment of networks and connections evidenced by policies, procedures and actions which extend and support all adult's and children's engagement with the wider community.
Component 16.1 | Component 16.2 | Component 16.3 | Component 16.4
Component 16.1 - The setting has gathered and made available a comprehensive range of information on resources at local, regional and national levels.
Signposts for Reflection
16.1.1What information do you have available on the range of amenities, services and opportunities available at local, regional and national level that can be used to support and complement the goals and objectives of your service?
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How do you make this information available and raise awareness of these resources?
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How do you make the community aware of the activities and services your setting contributes to supporting children and families?
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Component 16.2 - The setting has established links which have the potential to extend and develop its involvement in the wider community.
Signposts for Reflection
16.2.1How familiar are you with the roles, responsibilities, programmes and services of other organisations involved with children and families in your local community?
How do you make use of these amenities and services to enhance the children's/ parent's experience, awareness and appreciation of their own local community? See 2.5 See 7.4
Component 16.3 - The setting is connected and integrated with the local, regional and national community.
Signposts for Reflection
16.3.1To what extent is your setting actively involved in networks at local, regional and national level that support and enhance the achievement of your goals and objectives?
What partnerships and professional relationships have been developed with community organisations, services and other professionals?
What resources and amenities in your local community do you use regularly to enrich and enhance children's experiences in your setting and engagement with their environment? See 7.4 See 14.2 / 14.3
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Component 16.4 - The setting actively promotes children's citizenship in their local, regional and national community.
Signposts for Reflection
16.4.1How do you try to ensure that setting activities are regularly coordinated with community agencies and/or local schools?
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How do you enable babies and young children to be present/participate in events and activities within the community?
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