ECLD WA Sector Awards Nomination Form

1️⃣ Explain how the nominee has gone above and beyond their typical responsibilities to deliver high-quality educational programs and pedagogy for young children, incorporating the voices of both the children and their families.

2️⃣ Detail the nominee’s contributions to improving the quality of children’s holistic wellbeing and care at the service, highlighting any challenges faced and the ways in which the nominee works together with other staff members.

3️⃣ Which principles and practices from the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) or My Time Our Place (MTOP), and which standards or elements from the National Quality Standard (NQS), does this initiative align with?

1️⃣ Explain the way the nominee has delivered educational experiences and/ or support and care to your child(ren) and family.

2️⃣ How does the nominee go above and beyond the everyday education & care of your child(ren) and family?

1️⃣ Exhibits exceptional communication skills and fosters a collaborative environment where effective teamwork thrives. This includes transparent communication with staff, families and other stakeholders, creating a shared vision and promoting a sense of unity and cooperation.

2️⃣ A description of the positive impact the nominee’s leadership has had on children’s education and care, and how their approach could be shared or implemented by others within your centre or organisation.

1️⃣ Provide clear evidence of excellence in partnering with families, communities or schools, including specific examples that highlight the impact of these partnerships.

2️⃣ Describe how the partnership has positively impacted children and families, and how this positive change can be sustained in future years and across other rooms or centers?

3️⃣ Which principles and practices from the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) or My Time Our Place (MTOP), and which standards or elements from the National Quality Standard (NQS), does this initiative align with?

1️⃣ Shows evidence supporting excellence in best practices that positively impacts children, demonstrating creative and effective solutions to enhance their learning experiences and showcasing excellence in creating an educational, caring and equitable environment.

2️⃣ Engaging and communicating with the children/families and/or community, establishing reciprocal relationships and advocating for the children in your care.

3️⃣ Demonstrate excellent practice in the reflective planning cycle including observation, documentation, and assessment for Children’s Learning and Development.

4️⃣ Which principles and practices from the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) or My Time Our Place (MTOP), and which standards or elements from the National Quality Standard (NQS), does this initiative align with?

1️⃣ Detail the specific actions, programs or initiatives implemented by the nominee that have profoundly contributed to the comprehensive development of children.

2️⃣ Highlight any innovative methods, strategies or practices the nominee has employed to support a certain child, children in a room or centre in child development. 

3️⃣ Demonstrate nurturing interactions that promote trust, respect and support the holistic development of children.

4️⃣ Engaging and communicating with the children/families and/or community, establishing reciprocal relationships and advocating for the Children in your care.

5️⃣ Which principles and practices from the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) or My Time Our Place (MTOP), and which standards or elements from the National Quality Standard (NQS), does this initiative align with?

1️⃣ Detail specific actions, programs or initiatives undertaken by the nominee that actively promote reconciliation and foster positive relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. Provide specific examples.

2️⃣ Describe how the nominee has demonstrated cultural responsiveness in their work, ensuring inclusivity and respect for indigenous cultures, traditions and perspectives. Provide specific examples.

1️⃣ Describe how the nominee creates and delivers engaging, high-quality play-based learning experiences that support children’s learning, development and wellbeing.

2️⃣ Describe how the nominee fosters children’s curiosity, creativity, agency, problem-solving and exploration through play.

3️⃣ Show how the nominee provides opportunities for children to build meaningful connections with their environment, including nature-based experiences where appropriate.

4️⃣ Provide examples of the positive impact of the nominee’s play-based pedagogical practices on children’s confidence, resilience, wellbeing, relationships and learning outcomes.

5️⃣ Identify which principles and practices from the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) or My Time Our Place (MTOP) and which standards and elements from the National Quality Standard (NQS) are reflected in and supported by this approach.