Support Provided
Support to child care services
ISAs are responsible for the provision of support to child care services that includes practical advice and access to a range of supports designed to strengthen the service’s ability to create a quality care environment inclusive of all children. These supports include, but are not limited to, providing onsite assistance with developing SSPs, facilitating access to Specialist Equipment, General Resources Library, professional support, funding through FSF or ISS, and Bicultural Support. In addition, the ISA will:
- identify policies and practices that facilitate inclusion of children with additional needs in child care settings
- assist child care services to develop, implement and sustain inclusive policies and practices
- respond to requests and referrals for inclusion support from child care services, PSCs and IPSUs
- assist child care services to develop SSPs (see section F1)
- provide or source information in response to identified needs
- assist services to link with relevant community groups, services and organisations
- support child care services to work in partnership with families and local support networks
- assist child care services to identify their professional development needs and opportunities in conjunction with the PSC and IPSU
- support services to engage in ongoing reflective practices and continuous improvement.
