Instructions

This online form must be completed by a parent or guardian and is for children enrolled at Hughesdale Kindergarten in 2022. This additional information is supplementary to the hard copy 'Confidential Enrolment Form' which needs to be returned to Kinder.

It will take approximately 30 mins to complete this form online and can be completed on a desktop computer or mobile device.

You must complete the form in one session and if you leave this site before the form is completed, all responses will be lost and you will need to restart the form. Please make sure you have sufficient time, battery power and a stable internet connection before you proceed.

Information about your child is collected and used in accordance with the Hughesdale Kindergarten Privacy & Confidentiality Policy.

The following consents apply to both primary and secondary emails

At the conclusion of each Kindergarten year, primary school representatives (prep teachers / co-ordinators etc) attend our Kindergarten to observe each child that will attend their school. Schools also request written information about each child (Transition Learning and Development Statements). They also seek feedback from our teaching staff about your child. Primary schools require this information to be able to plan their resources for the following year and prepare each child. 

We are required to obtain consent for primary school representatives to observe your child and to share any information to the school (written or verbal) or their authorised representative about your child.

If we do not receive your consent, we will not share any information or allow any observation from your child's future primary school.

Throughout the year, we will be taking the children on regular outings to various locations within a 1km radius of the kindergarten. These could be park visits, posting a letter, evacuation practice etc. We will be walking to any location. There is no cost for these outings. 

These outings enable the children to become familiar with the neighbourhood and explore the environment surrounding the kindergarten. The time scheduled for these activities will be varied and depend on the day. Times will be within the scheduled program session.

We welcome parents/guardian participation (working with children checks required) and will place a notice in the kindergarten foyer or send an email on the day of an outing. 

A risk assessment has been prepared for this activity and is available in the kindergarten if you would like to view it. 1 staff member will be present for every 8 children.

For purposes of ensuring safe supervision, we kindly ask that siblings of kindergarten children do not accompany parents/guardians when participating in excursions or regular outings.

The educators will take photographs, videos and audio recordings as part of the requirements for documenting and assessing your child’s learning and development at Hughesdale Kindergarten. Educators will compile portfolios which include a variety of your child’s work, assessment tasks, photos and explanations of learning. Some of the pieces in the portfolios will be placed in everyone’s portfolio, as they represent activities we did as a group. Other pieces will be more individual and only involve your child.

We will add pieces to your child’s portfolio as the year progresses. At the end of the year you will get to keep this record of your child’s Kinder year. These portfolios will always be kept at the Kindergarten for access. HOWEVER, these portfolios are for your viewing only as we regard them to be confidential for the individual child and their family. Please DO NOT look through other children’s portfolios. If you wish to discuss any information in your child’s portfolio, please make an appropriate time to discuss this with me (i.e. before or after the session).

The nature of Kindergarten is that children play and learn by themselves, with another child or with a group of children. Educators will be taking photos and writing how this learning is taking place. We need your permission to display your child’s photo within other children’s portfolio, or in games or stories we make and for display around the room. 

• I give permission for my child to be photographed / videoed by educators at Hughesdale Kindergarten. This may include kindergarten activities / incursions / excursions, working bees, social nights and end-of-year functions etc.
• I give permission for comments from my child to be shared with purpose of learning and involvement in kindergarten experiences with other children and families in our community
• I give permission for my child’s photo to appear in daily/weekly reflections and newsletters that may circulate within the kinder community via emails and Reflection Books
• I agree that Hughesdale Kindergarten retains copyright of all images, however we grant permission to the family for non-exclusive use of the images which includes home use
• I agree when I receive images electronically that include other children, I cannot forward these images or use them without the permission of the families concerned
• I agree that educators cannot always prevent other families from taking photos of me or my child at kindergarten events such as working bees, social events, celebrations (Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, end of year etc.)
• I acknowledge my child and/or I can withdraw our consent at any time with written advice to the Kindergarten
• I agree any Kinder photo’s /videos l receive will ONLY be used for personal use only – not placed onto any Social Media – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter etc. or shared.

I commit to contributing to creating an environment at Hughesdale Kindergarten that: 

• respects the rights of the child and values diversity 
• acknowledges the vulnerability of Aboriginal children, children from a culturally and linguistically diverse background and children with a disability and has zero tolerance of discrimination 
• maintains a duty of care (refer to Definitions) towards all children at the service 
• is committed to the safety and wellbeing of each child at the service 
• is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all staff at the service 
• provides a safe and secure environment for all at the service 
• provides an open, welcoming environment in which everyone’s contribution is valued and respected 
• is committed to communicating openly and honestly 
• is committed to continually learning how to be inclusive and respectful of cultural needs 
• encourages parents/guardians, volunteers, students and community members to support and participate in the program and activities of the service. 

Relationships with children 

In our relationships with children, I commit to: 

• being a positive role model at all times 
• encouraging children to express themselves and their opinions 
• allowing children to undertake experiences that develop self-reliance and self-esteem 
• maintaining a safe environment for children 
• speaking to children in an encouraging and positive manner 
• giving each child positive guidance and encouraging appropriate behaviour 
• regarding all children equally, and with respect and dignity 
• having regard to each child’s cultural values 
• respecting individual difference including age, physical and intellectual development, and catering for the abilities of each child at the service. 
  
  

Relationships with the Approved Provider, Persons with Management and Control, Nominated Supervisor, staff and others 

In my relationships with the Approved Provider, Nominated Supervisor, staff, other parents/guardians, volunteers and visitors I commit to: 

• reading and abiding by the  Code of Conduct Policy 
• developing relationships based on mutual respect 
• working in partnership in a courteous, respectful and encouraging manner 
  valuing the input of others 
• sharing our expertise and knowledge in a considered manner 
• respecting the rights of others as individuals 
• giving encouraging and constructive feedback, and respecting the value of different professional approaches 
• respecting the privacy of children and their families and only disclosing information to people who have a need to know as required under the Privacy and Confidentiality policy 
• following the directions of staff at all times 
• treating the kindergarten environment with respect 
• raising any concerns, including concerns about safety, as soon as possible with staff to ensure that they can be resolved efficiently 
• raising any complaints or grievances in accordance with the  Complaints and Grievances Policy . 

I hereby acknowledge that on, I received a copy of the Code of Conduct Policy for Hughesdale Kindergarten. 

I have read this policy and understand its contents. I commit to abiding by the Code of Conduct and fulfilling my responsibilities as outlined in this policy whilst my child is attending Hughesdale Kindergarten. 

I agree to abide by the values, principles and practices set out within. 

I understand that a breach of the Code of Conduct may lead to limitations being placed on my attendance at the service.