In our efforts and intention to allow the voice and expression of the child, let us not assume they have the knowledge, maturity or life experience of the adult. That comes close to assuming they are nothing more than miniature adults. That is a dangerous assumption!!
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Welcome
Early Life Foundations is a not for profit organisation and research centre for children’s education and parent support. Its conception grew from the work of Kathy Walker and Associates during the late 90’s and early 2000’s. The commitment was and continues to be to work with parents and other organisations to provide an independent voice to the community about children’s education and well being. The organisation grew exponentially through community presentations, parent consultations and workshops, consultancy to schools, particularly in the area of early year’s curriculum through The Walker Learning Approach (Australian Developmental Curriculum) and assessments of children.
Recent News
Media throughout Australia re Kathy’s new book Parenting.
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5 February 2010 Check out some of the radio stations Kathy has been and is on across the country at the current time in relation to the release of her new book for parents, Parenting.
Opportunity to contribute re first day of school.
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1 February 2010 Starting school is big!! Especially for the first time. Check out the blog and let us know how it went.
Wishing all children and families a happy preschool, child care and school year
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27 January 2010 The start of a new year is a big step for all children and their families. Especially for those children starting for the first time. Best wishes to you all for 2010!!
AND I THOUGHT WE WERE GOING TO HAVE AN EDUCATION REVOLUTION!! February 2010
As an educator, having been a teacher, academic and now a consultant in education, I am familiar with the trends in the UK and particularly the USA in recent years where students are "taught to the
Recent blog posts
- So, it's finally happened!! Teaching to the test is official
- Let’s share how the first day of school went. Blogs welcome!!
- First days of school: Avoiding the stress!!!
- Is there any parent out there who doesnt hit their children?????
- The New Year and being true to oneself
- The changing face of a family outing in a restaurant
- Acknowledging staff in schools implementing the Walker Learning Approach
- End of year school reports: So pleasing to see some schools with a more authentic approach
- The light and color of Alice Springs: Truly the centre of Australia
- Centuries of knowledge about the importance of play
Upcoming events
- The Importance of Childhood & Play - Brady Rd Kindergarten - KW - 7.30 - 8.30pm(Presentation)(8 days)
- Resilience & Self Esteem - Sherbrooke CC - SB - 7.45 - 8.30pm(Presentation)(8 days)
- Play Based Learning - Alfred Rd Kindergarten - KW - 7.30 - 9.00pm(Presentation)(9 days)
- Parent Presentation - Topic TBA - Bayside CC - 7.30 - 9.00pm(Presentation)(14 days)
- Symposium - Bayside CC - 6.00 - 8.00pm(Presentation)(30 days)
