Video transcript – Quality early learning helps children be the best they can be
In quality early learning services, educators build positive and respectful relationships with and between children. Children need to know that others care about them, and are interested in what they do, think and feel. This is essential for their wellbeing, learning and development. This video shows how quality early learning and positive relationships can help children be the best they can be.
00:00 – 00:06
Audio: [Young boy 1] This is my friend, he's lovely. [Educator] He's lovely, isn't he? [Young boy 1] And he wants to eat all the stuff from here.
Visual description: A young boy wearing a blue jumper and a young boy wearing a light grey jumper are feeding a guinea pig their male educator is holding. They’re at their early learning service.
00:07 – 00:10
Audio: [Upbeat music]
Visual description: Message appears on a blue background: ‘Quality early learning helps children be the best they can be’.
00:11 – 00:17
Audio: [Educator] I care for my friends and I care for me. That's it! That's a nice welcome song, isn't it?
Visual description: Two young girls wearing hats are sitting on each side of their female educator on the grass in their early learning service’s outdoor area. All three are performing an Aboriginal sit-down dance and movements in time with the welcome song.
00:18 – 00:19
Audio: [Upbeat music]
Visual description: Message appears on a blue background: ‘For more info visit StartingBlocks.gov.au’. The StartingBlocks.gov.au logo appears on the screen.