FNECN Ways of Working
PURPOSE:
To provide a sustainable consultative forum of key stakeholders to share research, best practice, current projects, events, advocacy and expertise relevant to the field of Early Childhood Education and Care and related areas. Information is disseminated throughout the early childhood community networks (ECCNs).
Particular attention is given to the following via professional conversations and data sharing:
Every Child in Far North Queensland Entering School Healthy and Ready to Engage in Learning
CONTEXT AND RESEARCH:
To provide a sustainable consultative forum of key stakeholders to share research, best practice, current projects, events, advocacy and expertise relevant to the field of Early Childhood Education and Care and related areas. Information is disseminated throughout the early childhood community networks (ECCNs).
Particular attention is given to the following via professional conversations and data sharing:
- Building connections, supporting Early Childhood Community Networks (ECCNs)
- Supporting and mentoring emerging Early Childhood professionals
- Maintaining currency of learning and professional development
- Acknowledging and welcoming the voices and perspectives of all who support early childhood learning and development
Every Child in Far North Queensland Entering School Healthy and Ready to Engage in Learning
CONTEXT AND RESEARCH:
- Why? Early intervention and community engagement recognises and acknowledges the significance of the early years and how we as a community play a vital role in supporting who our children are and are becoming.
- What? We aim to establish a culture of collaboration through community networks - with the intent of effectively addressing the health, education, and social/emotional well-being of children from birth to eight years and their families.
- How? The FNECN community partners support the Early Childhood Community Networks to collaborate, empower and strengthen the capacity of each local community. Through data collection, analysis and working within a cycle of inquiry, we endeavour to ensure our work is current and effective
Ready Communities and Services + Ready Schools + Ready Families + Ready Children
= Readiness for learning and development in the school years
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MEMBERSHIPS AND MEETING GUIDELINES
FNECN Administration Team: The FNECN administration team is responsible for the administration of the network. Roles and responsibilities are as follows:
FNECN Community Partners: This group is comprised of representatives from key stakeholders in far north Queensland’s early childhood professional community. Refer to Community Partners page. Community Partners meet regularly throughout the year to share information and discuss further directions.
Members currently meet once a term on a Thursday , from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Far North Queensland TAFE, in Cairns.
* Until further notice, due to COVID -19 all meetings will be conducted online. The FNECN Executive will email FNECN Community Partners a link to the meeting. *
Early Childhood Community Networks (ECCNs): ECCNs are groups of early childhood practitioners and community members located in Far North Queensland. The groups plan and collaboratively implement activities and professional development across schools, early years centres and community services. ECCNs are co-facilitated by a representative from schooling and the early years sector. Visit the ECCN meetings page dates and membership details.
FNECN members
To ensure new members are updated on the group’s purpose and scope, all new members will:
EXECUTIVE MEMBERS AS AT JANUARY 2020
FNECN Administration Team: The FNECN administration team is responsible for the administration of the network. Roles and responsibilities are as follows:
- Meeting Facilitator: Scheduling, meeting agendas and reminders and chair meetings - shared responsibility, rotating roster - Reesa Sorin, Irene Goodrich, Andrew McLean, Donna McCulloch
- Financial and Minutes - Donna McCulloch
- Current financial commitments are as follows:
- Subscription for Website including data entry and collection- Annual commitment - Department of Education Early Childhood
- Meeting general supplies and catering - Annual commitment - Creche and Kindergarten Association
- Meeting room and equipment hire - in kind -FNQ TAFE
- ECCN & website - Irene Goodrich
- Gmail - Moniek de Kievith
- Website, Facebook - Andrew McLean
FNECN Community Partners: This group is comprised of representatives from key stakeholders in far north Queensland’s early childhood professional community. Refer to Community Partners page. Community Partners meet regularly throughout the year to share information and discuss further directions.
Members currently meet once a term on a Thursday , from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Far North Queensland TAFE, in Cairns.
* Until further notice, due to COVID -19 all meetings will be conducted online. The FNECN Executive will email FNECN Community Partners a link to the meeting. *
Early Childhood Community Networks (ECCNs): ECCNs are groups of early childhood practitioners and community members located in Far North Queensland. The groups plan and collaboratively implement activities and professional development across schools, early years centres and community services. ECCNs are co-facilitated by a representative from schooling and the early years sector. Visit the ECCN meetings page dates and membership details.
FNECN members
To ensure new members are updated on the group’s purpose and scope, all new members will:
- Read Ways of Working
- Become an online member and ensure details are kept up to date
- Make every attempt to attend meetings or send a representative
- Attend ECCNs where possible
- Become FNECN Facebook member where possible
EXECUTIVE MEMBERS AS AT JANUARY 2020
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Donna McCulloch
Learning for Life Program Coordinator (Smith Family) 0481 902 683 Donna.McCulloch@thesmithfamily.com.au |
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Irene Goodrich
Partnerships Facilitator (EarlyYears)– Department of Education (ECEC) (07) 4036 5010 Irene.goodrich@qed.qld.gov.au |