We believe all children are created by God, loved and valuable. We recognize that we all have different strengths and abilities. Children are continually growing and changing through the ages and stages at different rates. We are committed to providing an inclusive program that allows children of all abilities to participate fully.
The Oaks Early Learning Childcare will also strive to work co-operatively with outside agencies to provide observation, assessment, and intervention. In order to provide a quality program for all children we will seek additional staffing supports from the community if issues of health, safety or mobility are a concern.
Individual Program Plans and Individual Support Plans
In demonstrating our belief of inclusion and the understanding that each child is unique and important we take the following steps:
Each child has an Individual Program Plan (IPP) or an Individual Support Plan (ISP). This plan starts at the time the parents fill out their enrolment form that is a part of the registration package. This gives parents the opportunity to share their own goals/concerns regarding their child’s development and gives us insight into any agencies that may be involved in the child’s life.
This IPP is developed and implemented as the child continues to grow and learn new skills. If a child is receiving support from an outside agency they may have a more detailed Individual Support Plan (ISP) that is prepared by staff and/or a Resource Consultant with the input of parents and outside services. These are located in the resource binder.
ISP’s are read by all staff, students and volunteers prior to starting to work with the children, annually thereafter and whenever changes are made to the ISP.
See Child Development Screening Policy for details (Section 1.14).
IPP’s are read as soon as possible and updated as needed.