1. Layer 3- Rings
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2. Aspects to consider in observing and planning curriculum for child
Layer 3
Rings
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3. Aspects to consider in observing and planning curriculum for child
When we observe and plan we think about the many different aspects that relate to the curriculum.  The rings that form layer 3  helps to remind us what to think holistically.
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4. Child Centred Child centred is
The purpose of why you do what you do within the curriculum 
Representative of  all children as individuals and groups
Maximising opportunities for each child
Through ensuring the curriculum supports
A child focused approach
Children involved in leading the curriculum
Children making their own choices and decisions
All children’s knowledge, strengths, ideas, culture, abilities and interests being reflected within the curriculum
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5. Relationships
Relationships considers relationships between different stakeholders and with the child/ren;
Staff - Educators, cook, administration, approved providers etc.
Family – parents/guardians, siblings, grandparents, significant others
Peers –  other children
Community – shop keepers, emergency services, doctor and speech pathologist to name a few
Allowing all stakeholders to be informed about the curriculum and be able to contribute to the curriculum through building of partnerships.  
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6. Mandates
Mandates means the minimum statutory requirements and ethical requirements. The compliance and quality supporting legislation and documents. For e.g.
Early Childhood Education and Care National Law and Regulations
Code of Ethics – Early Childhood Australia
Other related laws and regulations
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
Theory and Research
Philosophy – Personal and Service
Service Context
Policies and Procedures
Frameworks – The 8 way Framework of Aboriginal Pedagogy, National Frameworks such as EYLF etc.
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7. Environment
External factors that support children in the curriculum include  
The physical environment
Teaching strategies
Practices and Principles
What exists within this environment includes
Routines
Set up
Group times
Experiences
Transitions
Resources
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8. Data Quality vs Quantity
The data ring aims to reduce the quantity of paperwork and increase quality.  Documenting created wisely and purposefully. 
When services are assessed the Authorised Officer uses sight, observe and discussion. Assessment is not exclusive of written documentation. 
Think holistically about documentation as
what is written and talked about with other stakeholders 
what you see occurring within the environment such as the experiences and interactions.
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9. It takes a village to raise a child
Word Associations of Layer 3
Going deeper into the core and each ring. 
It takes a village to raise a child
African proverb 
Consider each word a vital part of the village.
Do all staff understand and consider all of the village in the curriculum? 
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