Readings
Climbing the Little Green Steps, M Hughes, NSW Government
http://www.maroochycatchmentcentre.org.au/catchment/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Little-Green-Steps-Guide-for-Early-Childhood-Educators.pdf
Going “green’ in childcare services, Extract from Putting Children First, the magazine of the National Childcare Accreditation Council (NCAC) Issue 29 March 2009 (Pages 12-15)
https://www.playaustralia.org.au/sites/default/files/LibraryDownloads/Going_green_in_child_care_Mar09.pdf
You must read both articles above to have a practical understanding of environmental sustainability planning and implementation in an early childhood service.
Based on your understanding of the readings, answer the following questions.
a – Both readings above discuss the importance for early childhood environmental programs to adopt a holistic approach to promote sustainability.
Explain what this means.
b – ‘For any sustainability program to be effective, it must be developed collaboratively so that all stakeholders may benefit from shared ideas, knowledge, enthusiasm and resources.’
Explain why consultation and collaboration with the following stakeholders can contribute to the effectiveness of a sustainability program in early childhood education and care services.
Consider the knowledge, skills and values that the stakeholders can contribute to the program.
Stakeholder Contribution/Value
Children
Educators
Family
Local Community
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander community
c – Based on the two articles above, identify the basic steps involved in developing a sustainability plan.