Physical Environment in Early Childhood & OSHC

Quality Area: Physical Environment (QA3) 

Workshop Overview:

Explore the physical environment that plays a critical role in contributing to children’s ‘wellbeing, happiness, creativity and developing independence and determining the quality of children’s learning and experiences. A physical environment of an early education and care service should be reflective of the children, families, staff and community in which the setting resides. This workshop aims to engage educators in thinking about the physical environment including the facilities, furniture and resources, then linking how the environment supports children’s learning and developmental outcomes.