being, belonging and becoming Our Image of Child I am delighted to join the team at Ruyton Early Learning. Our centre is a warm and friendly space, where everyone is welcomed and cared for. There are many elements to Ruyton Early Learning of which we can be proud, but what excites me most is the centre’s philosophy on learning and teaching, and how it will guide us in being, belonging and becoming. ‘We believe children are competent, capable, resourceful and creative.’ Ruyton Early Learning Philosophy I believe our ‘image of child’ (as it is referred to in Reggio Emilia) is the Seeing the child as a strong and powerful individual who brings her or foundation for learning and teaching. Every decision is influenced by his own theories and thinking about the world is transformational to how we see children: in the design and construction of the teaching practice. A strong and positive image of child, as stated in our environment, our relationship and interactions with the child, family philosophy, will guide us in providing quality educational experiences and community partnerships and the expectations we have of for children and their families. ourselves and others. With a focus on continual improvement, we regularly revisit and update our Quality Improvement Plan. This document celebrates our strengths as a centre and outlines key improvements for each of the seven quality areas in the National Quality Standards. During weekly meetings, staff engage in professional dialogue and critical reflection to build knowledge and understanding and develop a community of research and learning. Our philosophy underpins our improvement plan and, through rich conversations and questioning, we challenge ourselves and each other to be better. When we see children as competent and capable individuals, the possibilities for education and development are endless. With a pedagogy that is constantly evolving, changing, adapting and innovating, we can provide opportunities for learning and development inside, outside and beyond. The world awaits at Ruyton Early Learning, and I look forward to this great adventure. Ms Sarah Denholm, Director Early Learning 4 the ruyton reporter