“ The Circle of Security explains that how we react to children ’ s emotions teaches them whether feelings can be shared or need to be hidden , and whether they can face their feelings or need to escape from them .”
This idea has guided the educators at KU James Cahill Preschool as they have implemented a relationship focused approach into their daily practices . The staff work individually , as a team , and in partnership with families , to support children to feel secure , confident and included at preschool and beyond .
Such are the efforts being made by staff , and the benefits being demonstrated by children , that the team at KU James Cahill was awarded the 2014 HESTA Award for Advancing Pedagogy and Practice . A wonderful recognition of the research and training the service has been involved in over recent years .
NURTURING THE FUTURE
In 2014 we supported future leaders in education through excellence awards at :
Macquarie University University of Newcastle University of New England University of Notre Dame University of Western Sydney TAFE NSW Find out more at ku . com . au .
KU ’ s commitment to ongoing attachment and relationship based professional learning has seen more than 500 educators undertake specialist professional learning and / or intensive training programs in this area . In addition , KU ’ s Annual Conference , Professional Services and Learning offering and parents ’ workshops continue to enable us to share this positive approach with many more educators and families beyond KU .
2012
89 %
2011
85 %
2010
89 %
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