Video transcript – Quality early learning values every child’s unique interests
Quality early learning values every child’s unique interests and views, and involve children in shaping the programs that support them to learn and develop. The diverse and unique voices, perspectives and contributions of children are valued and reflected in quality early learning services. This video shows how quality early learning gives children opportunities to actively participate in the program.
00:00 – 00:05
Audio: [Young boy 1] That’s the cake. [Educator] Oh okay. [Young boy 1] And under there's the surprise. [Educator] Okay, and what colour am I looking for?
Visual description: Two preschool age children, a girl and a boy wearing hats, are talking to their educator in a service’s outdoor setting. The educator has a container full of mud. She’s using a spoon to look for something in the mud.
00:06 – 00:07
Audio: [Upbeat music]
Visual description: Message appears on a pink background ‘We value every child’s unique interests and views’.
00:08 – 00:12
Audio: [Young boy 2] They're flying a balloon at the city. [Educator] Oh wow!
Visual description: Children in an outdoor setting of a service are sitting on the grass. Two little boys, one in a blue jumper and a blue hat and the other one in a red jumper and a blue hat, are standing near their educator who is not in the frame. They’re looking at the book in their educator’s hand. The younger boy is talking about what he’s seeing in the book.
00:13 – 00:14
Audio: [Upbeat music]
Visual description: Message appears on a pink background: ‘For more info visit StartingBlocks.gov.au’. The StartingBlocks.gov.au logo appears on screen.