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September 2023
Welcome to our September edition of the Inclusion Links Newsletter. We are excited to share with you that Learning Links has established our second annual contract with the Department of Education and will be continuing to deliver the SCB Program to community preschools across South Western Sydney. We greatly value our contribution in supporting you to deliver inclusive programs that ensure children of all abilities are included in the learning program.
With the beginning of our next annual contract, it is time to establish a new SCB Preschool Profile and Action Plan with each individual preschool. We understand the time constraints on all preschools and thank everyone for their commitment to engage in self-reflection and participate in the Action Plan meetings. Our newly developed SCB Self-Reflection Tool can now be found on the Hub here. We continue to meet with preschools and thank those that have already contributed. This process allows us to deliver the SCB Program with an individualised approach that is responsive to the current strengths and areas to further develop for each preschool.
Learning Links prides itself on building strong relationships with our preschools to assist in delivering support that is reflective of each services inclusion needs.
SCB Networking
Thank you to all preschools who participated in the Term 3 network meeting. We know not everyone can participate in our face-to-face meetings and therefore opened our topic of discussion to all preschools for contribution. We asked everyone to share their success stories regarding inclusion. What a wonderful experience to hear how well children have been supported through the amazing work you do. It’s not too late to share your stories of success or strategies that are working well. This information can be pulled together to share with our SCB network as a resource tool.
Child and Educator Wellbeing
In our current climate of staff shortages, illness and increasing demands across our sector, it is essential that we consider mental health and wellbeing as critical in ensuring we can continue to deliver inclusive and supportive learning environments for all children in our care.
There is endless information to be found on looking after your wellbeing and the importance of self-care. In this sea of information even knowing where to begin can be overwhelming. The information and resources offered by the Be You program are holistic and specific to educators. In addition, the program focuses on children’s wellbeing to assist in ensuring we are delivering a program that caters to the emotional needs of children.
Through the Be You website you can find a range of resources and training opportunities. Here are some of the key resources that can assist educators and the children in our care, as well as building our relationships with children. You will find these and more resources in the new Early Childhood Professionals' Wellbeing section of the SCB Inclusion Hub.
Be You - Beyond Self-Care: An Educator Wellbeing Guide
Be You - Emotional Development
Beyond Blue - Building Resilience in Children
Supporting Children’s Emotional Development
Below are links to some resources to support children’s emotional development and emotional regulation. For more information and resources, take a look at the new Early Childhood Professionals' Emotional Regulation section of the Hub.
Feelings Thermometer - How Are You Feeling? worksheet
I Can Calm Myself Down prompt cards
Sensory Brain Break activity cards
Additional Resources
Here are a couple of interesting articles I also wanted to share with you.
As educators we explore many learning support strategies to assist children with additional needs. Part of our role includes supporting children to develop social skills and play with others. Take a read of this article to give some greater understanding of how to build social skills in children.
The Education Hub - Scaffolding social skills in early childhood
The following articles can be useful when referring families to a speech or occupation therapist. Assisting families to understand what these allied health services are might alleviate some of the fear and anxiety that can be associated with needing to access these support services.
Learning Links Locations
Alexandria (Support Office)
Suite 3, Level 1
140 Bourke Rd
Alexandria NSW 2015
Ph: (02) 8525 8250
Bella Vista
6a/7 Meridian Pl
Bella Vista NSW 2153
Ph: (02) 8525 8260
Gledswood Hills
Suite 7, SOMA Wellness
7 Gregory Hills Dr
Gledswood Hills NSW 2557
Ph: (02) 8525 8270
Liverpool
Shop 2, 54-56 Macquarie St (North)
Liverpool NSW 2170
Ph: (02) 8525 8280
Oatley
Cnr Oatley Rd and
Hurstville Rd
Oatley NSW 2223
Ph: (02) 8525 8222
Peakhurst
12-14 Pindari Rd
Peakhurst NSW 2210
Ph: (02) 8525 8222