This website (toolkit) has been designed to help new early childhood educators and other staff working in an early childhood education and care setting embed culturally competent practice into their daily practice.

 

Cultural competence is one of the eight key practices of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). In order to become 'culturally competent' it is important educator's and staff undertake 'ongoing learning and reflective practice' (the fifth practice).

 

In this toolkit you will find -

• information about relevent law and legislation that educators must adhere to that relates to cultural competence

• copies of policies and procedures that support participation and promote inclusive practice

• some suggested practices that will enhance an educator's ability to be culturally safe

• helpful tips that can be used to challenge discriminatory or bias comments from children, and to challenge stereotypes

• a list of support agencies and services