Plans & Programs To Assist Your Child
An ECDP is a program the Queensland Government’s Department of Education provides to support children with disability from birth to five years.
Early Childhood Development Programs aim to support children’s early learning and help develop valuable skills children need to be successful learners now and as they transition to school.
There are 102 ECDPs based at state schools. Your child does not need to attend one of these schools in the future to attend an ECDP.
For more information about accessing an ECDP, contact your local Department of Education regional office or your local ECDP.
A program to provide resources and support to enhance educator capability in positive behaviour guidance and protective behaviours for children in regulated Early Childhood services.
The Early Childhood Program Pilot supports educators in providing care and education to children by:
- Encouraging self-expression and opinion sharing.
- Fostering self-reliance and self-esteem.
- Maintaining children's dignity and rights.
- Offering positive reinforcement for acceptable behaviour.
- Considering family, cultural values, and individual development.
- Facilitating respectful interactions and relationships among children and with staff.
A program to provide resources and support to enhance educator capability in positive behaviour guidance and protective behaviours for children in regulated Early Childhood services.
The Kindergarten Inclusion Service is designed to:
- Enhance the confidence, knowledge, and skills of educators to foster inclusive learning for children with additional needs in kindergarten.
- Offer practical support and information on educational adjustments and expectations for these children.
- Provide current research and best practice advice for educators regarding children with additional needs.
Services which can access the program:
- Sessional kindergarten services
- Long day care services with an approved
- kindergarten program
- State delivered kindergartens
The Queensland Government supports inclusive kindergarten programs that cater to the diverse needs of the community, including children with disabilities.
Funding for the Kindergarten Inclusion Support Scheme is provided to kindergarten services by their nominated funding bodies
The NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention community partners provide information and advice about supports and services available in your local community, and can work with children to provide short-term early intervention supports and help families access an NDIS plan for their child.
Children do not require a diagnosis to access NDIS ECEI services and supports.
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