ABOUT
Our Philosophy
Children engage their learning through connection with their environment and loose parts utilising the theories of Reggio Emilia. Our outdoor areas will be accessed around the year regardless of weather. Further children will be allowed to engage in risky play, families will be informed of this on enrolment. Risky play is essential to children’s ability to develop and grow and learn limits, try challenges and become resilient. Avenue Early Learning believes that children are confident, capable and unique leaders. It is the children that will direct their learning. Children will be encouraged to partake in all aspects of their routine including where possible preparation of meals, setting up of rooms, meal times and creating the program.
Children engage their learning through connection with their environment and loose parts utilising the theories of Reggio Emilia and Steiner. Educators will engage in Montessori style direct teaching when children are required to learn a specific skill set. Our outdoor areas will be accessed around the year regardless of weather. Further children will be allowed to engage in risky play, families will be informed of this on enrolment. Risky play is essential to children’s ability to develop and grow and learn limits, try challenges and become resilient. Avenue Early Learning believes that children are confident, capable and unique leaders. It is the children that will direct their learning. Children will be encouraged to partake in all aspects of their routine including where possible preparation of meals, setting up of rooms, meal times and creating the program.
APPROACH
Our focus is on a strong social and emotional development of children
Avenue Early Learning will engage in local community events, we will build strong ties with local primary schools to assist the transition from education and care service into primary school.
STAFF
Who we are
Avenue Early Learning is a proprietary company (Pty Ltd) owned and operated by Susanne Forbes. Susanne has a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and has worked in the childcare industry for over 15 years.
Susanne has worked across all areas of childcare engaging in work as a casual educator for agencies, working for single propriety companies, large profit companies and large non-for-profit companies. Susanne has worked across all age groups running various programs for children as well as working as an Educational Leader and Assistant Director before becoming a Centre Director.
Susanne has extensive expertise across a range of programs and learning styles. Susanne has experience working as a treasurer for Bonbeach Lifesaving Club having been involved with the lifesaving club for over 15 years. Susanne created strong community ties and a deep appreciation of engaging with the community.
Susanne is taking this knowledge and her extensive understanding of child development to offer a truly supportive environment for the children and educators.
Susanne has led teams of educators, providing guidance and mentorship to foster leadership skills within services. She has supported other Centre Directors in all aspects of their roles, from payroll management to staffing solutions. A strong advocate for leadership development, Susanne enjoys coaching teams and helping centres achieve their goals.
Her extensive experience, combined with a thorough understanding of child development, enables Susanne to create nurturing and supportive environments for both children and educators.
