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December 2022
Welcome to our first edition of the Learning Links Sector Capacity Building Newsletter - Inclusion Links. It has been an exciting journey as Learning Links has established our SCB Program across South West Sydney. We appreciate how hard you have all been working this year accommodating the ever-changing dynamics across the early childhood sector.
Through challenges such as staffing levels, new funding guidelines and adjustments to fees and enrolments, you have all shown continued resilience and commitment to supporting children, and their families, with disability and additional needs.
We hope that with our support you will continue to build your skills and passion to ensure all children with disability and additional needs can access high quality inclusive early childhood programs and have the best start to their education journey.
It has been wonderful getting to know all of your preschools and discovering the amazing programs you have in place to support children with additional needs. I know many of you are counting the days to your deserved break. I encourage you during your time off to reflect on your achievements and recognise the positive impact you have made for many children and families.
We thank you all for your participation with the SCB Program and look forward to building our partnership further in 2023.
December Focus: Speech and Language
Speech, language and communication is always a hot topic for the early childhood sector and inclusive practices. Communication is vital to assist children in expressing themselves and in navigating the routines and social dynamics of the preschool environment. We have put together some resources to support the implementation of programs that support children’s communication.
Stuttering Tip Sheet
This month's Tip Sheet provides information to help with understanding stuttering and how to support children when it is noticed that they have a stutter.
Inclusive Communication Strategies Webinar
Our December webinar provides practical strategies for implementing a range of communication techniques to assist children in developing their communication skills, understanding routines and to support their emotional development.
As the end of the year comes to a close, you will be saying farewell to many children as they head off to primary school. For those children returning next year, you hope to have them return safely having had an enjoyable holiday break. Please share with your families the articles below to assist them with school readiness and keeping their children entertained during the holidays!
Preparing for School
It's an exciting time for many children and families as they prepare to take their first steps into primary school. This article has some great tips for parents on the transition to primary school, covering practical tips for organisation, using visual routines and emotionally preparing your child for school.
Fun Holiday Learning Ideas
Take a look at the Tip Sheet below for parents on fun ways to support children’s learning over the holidays. This is also a great way to introduce to parents just how much learning happens through fun family activities. This article can facilitate further conversations with parents about the benefits of play and the ways children learn.
If you haven't yet spent much time on our SCB Inclusion Hub, jump on when you get a chance and check out the webinars and resources that cover many interesting topics. We've recently added some new additions to the Tools and Resources page -
Website: Centre on the Developing Child: Harvard University
Guidelines: DIP Funding Guidelines
Resource: A strong start to school: Social Stories
Presentation: How to Read a Speech Pathology Report
- Article: Starting school: Preparing your child | Raising Children Network
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