OUR VALUES
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
Childhood
We recognise childhood as a special time in
itself; a time for all children to be immersed
in secure and trusting environments that
allow them to explore, play, discover and
learn. We nurture the development of
identity, confidence and capability which
form the foundations of a lifelong love of
learning. We ensure the voices of children
contribute to the work that we do and the
decisions we make.
Integrity
We act with honesty, openness and
consistency. Our relationships are built on
authenticity, ethical behaviour, respect
and trust. We welcome feedback and make
decisions that are responsible and fair.
Leadership
We are driven by the passionate pursuit
of quality early childhood education and
encourage others to share that journey. We
lead by example drawing on our experience
and knowledge to shape early childhood
education thinking, policy and practice. Sustainability
We acknowledge and consider both our
heritage and our future. We embrace our
responsibilities within the world around
us – to our children and communities, our
people, our environments and the long
term sustainability of our organisation.
Innovation
We have the courage to pursue bold visions
of the future. We are committed to continual
professional learning and organisational
development. We collaborate and explore
new ideas and different ways of thinking. Diversity & Inclusion
We recognise that everyone has their
own culture, beliefs, values and strengths
contributing to our rich and diverse
community. We embrace and advocate
for the rights of all children to access and
actively participate in our programs and
have a sense of truly belonging.
MAKING THE
KU DIFFERENCE
Individual excellence and joint endeavour
fuel our success. In 2013 we recognised:
Saskia St Clair (KU Frances Newton)
for making the KU Difference for children
Kim Nguyen (KU AMEP Cabramatta)
for making the KU Difference for families
Trudi Kirkwood (KU Bilya Gulyangarri)
for making the KU Difference for communities
Janene Rox (KU Sutherland)
for making the KU Difference for staff
KU’s Marketing and Communications Team
for making the KU Difference through
innovation
Gianna Black and Carol Findlay
for making the KU Difference by
representing KU
The KU Starting Points Macarthur Team
through the KU Marcia Burgess Award
Read their stories at ku.com.au or:
KU Westmead Preschool Team
for making the KU Difference for quality
KU Village Green Children’s Centre Team
for making the KU Difference through
sustainability
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