Our Approach
Teaching to us here at HEY is viewed through both an educational and care lens. We believe learning happens in the formal and structured aspects of our educational programs as well as the care aspects of our programs.
Learn more about Hawthorn Early Years!
We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to learn and therefore do not approach change or quality improvement from a top down approach, but through a consultative lens.
Hawthorn Early Years adopts a culture where:
- EVERYONE teaches
- EVERYONE learns
- EVERYONE thinks
- EVERYONE grows
We do this with responsibility which means each employee’s is:
- BEING responsible
- TAKING responsibility
- HAVING responsibility
- SHARING responsibility
Sustained professional learning in the early years underpins professional growth and contributes to transformational approaches to educational programs. This improves the long term educational outcomes for children and families in our community. When this type of learning culture intersects with robust operational and administrative engagement we are likely to achieve our desired vision whilst also contributing to the growth and development of each employee within HEY.