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Overview of Berry Street's
Approach to Education Programs
Berry Street believes that all children
have the right to the highest quality
education and training. Education is
essential for the restoration of hope
and trust to the lives of vulnerable
children and young people.
To achieve this:
» All children should have the
opportunity to experience the
benefits and the positive social
impact of school attendance in the
mainstream school system
» All children must have quality
early childhood education in order to
achieve the best developmental and
educational outcomes
» All children must have the most
appropriate education to meet their
needs whatever they may be at a
particular time in their lives.
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Berry Street is committed to:
» Providing for the highest possible
expectation of children and young
people’s educational achievements
» Providing education and training
across the cognitive, affective and
psychomotor domains
» Providing pathways for young people
into further education, training and
employment
» Working in partnership with
community, business, government and
other education providers
» Advocating for quality educational
outcomes and appropriate educational
programs for children and young
people in our care as well as for other
marginalised children and young
people