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Our Oppia Philosophy

At Oppia Early Learning we believe every child has the right to access quality education and care programs that are engaging, holistic and unique to them. We aim to work closely with our children, families, and team to deliver dynamic learning opportunities that are reflective of individual interests, skills, and abilities.
Most importantly, we strive to ensure that every child understands they have a voice, and a say in their own learning journey and that their personal potential is infinite.
Philosophy Inspirations:

Oppia’s philosophy draws inspiration from:

  • the early learning approach of Finland – in particular, holistic Inquiry Based Learning
  • the Finnish notion of “Sisu” – an individual’s determination, courage, and resilience
  • Early Years Constructivist Theorists – Piaget, Dewey, Bruner, Vygotsky and Freire
  • The practice and
    principles of Belonging Being Becoming – the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (EYLF) V.2.0
  • The Practice and principles of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF),
  • the Australian National Quality Framework (NQF)
  • the Australian Early Childhood Code of Ethics
  • The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCR)
  • the Victorian Child Safe Standards and
  • VIAEAI – Early Years Unit – Koori Community