OSHC Maitland Lutheran School Family Handbook 2021
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Maitland Lutheran School
OSHC
Family Handbook
2021
Contents Page Principal’s Welcome…………………………………………………………… Page 1 Our Staff…………………………………………………………………………….. Page 2 Philosophy…………………………………………………………………………. Page 4 Services Aim and Beliefs…………………………………………………….. Page 5 Food, Illness, Medication , Environment…………………………….. Page 6 Parent Committee , National Quality Framework (NQF), Sustainability……………………………………………………………………… Page 5 Infections & Communicable Diseases ……………………………….. Page 8 Enrolment, Bookings, Session Times, Late collection…………. Page 9 School Term Dates, Vacation Care Dates, Policies, Lost Property …………………………………………………………………….. Page 10 Fee structure……………………………………………………………………… Page 11 Child Care Subsidy, Payment of Fees ..………………………………..Page 13 Sources Featured https://www.acecqa.gov.au/nqf/about https://www.education.gov.au/child-care-subsidy-0 Family Useful Sources https://www.education.gov.au/child-care-subsidy-0 https://www.acecqa.gov.au/ https://www.education.gov.au/my-time-our-place www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au
Principal’s Welcome
Thank you for considering Maitland Lutheran School for the
care of you child. Our school prides itself on being welcom-
ing to all our community and on promoting Christian and
family values.
We understand the well being and developments of any
child hinges on them being supported in an environment
that is safe and secure. As with our school this is a key aim
for the environment we aim to provide in our OSHC.
We believe strongly in the pivotal role that the staff and
parent relationship has on the progress and well being of children. We will strive
to foster positive and supportive partnerships with all of our families. We want all
students in our OSHC to feel a sense of connectedness and belonging.
As principal, and on behalf of our staff, please be assured of our commitment to
your child and your family. We will constantly strive to be visible, present and
available to our parents and students as we endeavour to provide quality out of
hours care that supports those in our community who wish to access it.
Blessings
David Field
Principal MLS
Page 1
Our Staff
Name: Sarah Muir
My role: Lutheran Support Officer and OSHC Coordinator
At home I like to: Walk my dog, spend time with friends
and family and watch football.
My favourite sports team: Port Adelaide Football Club
My favourite animal: Dog
What I’m looking forward to at OSHC: Building
relationships with the children and their families, creating
an interesting and engaging program for them to all be
involved in.
Name: Emily Newbold
My role: Lutheran Support Officer
At home I like to: Take my dogs for walks on the beach,
work on my garden- my inside and my outside garden!
My favourite sports team: Adelaide Crows Football
Club
My favourite animal: Dogs and birds
What I’m looking forward to at OSHC: Being part of
such an exciting program and getting to know so many
more students. I am excited to develop relationships with
them and their families.
Page 2
Our Staff
Name: Cathy Hibbard
My role: Lutheran Support Officer
At home I like to: Spend time with family and
friends, listen to music, watch movies, go walking and
out for coffee.
My favourite sports team: Essendon Football Club
& Maitland Bowling Club
My favourite animal: Butterfly
What I’m looking forward to at OSHC:
Interacting with children and getting to know them as
individuals, while assisting to further develop their
skills and interests.
Page 3
Philosophy
At Maitland Lutheran School OSHC (MLS OSHC), our team is committed
to providing all children with high quality care which is inclusive and safe.
We ensure all children feel valued as we provide a learning environment
that fosters the community and the church, acknowledging the
importance of all children’s families, beliefs and values.
We believe children’s wellbeing is developed and supported when they
feel safe, valued and respected.
In acknowledgment to this we:
Provide an environment that is physically, socially and
emotionally safe.
Provide a welcoming and supportive environment that reflects
children identities abilities and/or disabilities.
Acknowledge appropriate behavior, outlining acceptable
behaviour – evident in behaviour management and safety
routines.
Continue staff Professional Development to ensure best
practices are applied.
We believe students’ engagement in play is paramount to their
development.
In acknowledgment to this we:
Provide an environment that fosters students’ creativity and
imagination.
Provide materials, resources and equipment that are flexible
enabling children to initiate play.
Provide opportunities for autonomy, small group and whole
group interactions.
Provide a balance of child initiated and adult initiated
activities.
Page 4Service Aim and Beliefs
We believe positive and supportive relationships between staff and
parents/caregivers is critical in aiding children’s development.
In acknowledgment to this we:
Regularly hold conversations with parents / caregivers
(formal and informal) to discuss learning development.
Provide parents/ caregivers with the opportunity to attend
regular meetings.
Provide regular communication in our fortnightly newsletter.
Display children's learning in their individual portfolios, enabling
learning and development to be seen.
We support the schools Christ centered learning approach of ‘Enriching
Education and Embracing Community’.
To capitalise on this children will share and embrace the values of:
Love
Justice
Compassion
Forgiveness
Service
Humility
Courage
Hope
Quality
Appreciation
Page 5Food and Drinks
Healthy eating is encouraged at MLS OSHC, therefore, please limit the
amount of unhealthy snacks in your child’s lunchbox. We would also
encourage your child to bring their own water bottle which they will be able to
refill during their session. Our service provides breakfast and afternoon tea,
which will consist of a variety of healthy meals and snacks abiding by the
eating guidelines, as provided in your information pack. Our menu will be
displayed on our parent information board.
* Please note we are a nut free service *
Illness
We encourage regular hand washing to minimize the transfer of germs. If your
child is unwell, we advise that you keep them home to prevent the spread of
illness. For various illnesses and infections there is an exclusion period. A list
of notifiable diseases is included in the handbook. During the exclusion
period, your child will be unable to attend the OSHC service. Please inform us
if your child has an illnesses or infection , so the we can keep families
informed of symptoms to be aware of.
Medication
Children are not permitted to carry any medication in their bags or pockets.
Children requiring to take medication including Panadol during OSHC hours
are required to have a Medical Authority Form completed by your doctor.
Medication must be handed to the OSHC staff in its original container with the
prescription label from the pharmacy. Children with particular medical
conditions such as allergies, diabetes, asthma etc, are required to also
complete an Individual First Aid Plan signed by your doctor. If your child
requires medication, it MUST be clearly labeled with instructions on how to
administer. Forms are available from the OSHC staff.
Environment
Our service is based in the School Gym and we have access to other areas
within the school grounds to expand our activities and experiences.
Page 6Parent Committee
It is a requirement of the Education Standards Board that an OSHC advisor
committee is formed. The OSHC Advisory Committee is responsible for:
Supporting the School Governing Council, Principal and OSHC
Coordinator to ensure the quality of care being offered is in
keeping with the values, principles and policies of the school,
council, community and the department.
Ensuring that children, families and staff have a voice in the
management of the OSHC service.
Supporting the OSHC Coordinator and staff on a day-to-day basis.
Making recommendations to the School Governing Council for its
endorsement.
National Quality Framework (NQF)
The NQF introduced a new quality standard in 2012 to improve education
and care across long day care, family day care, preschool/kindergarten, and
outside school hours care services. Services are assessed against the 7
quality areas of the National Quality Standard. The NQF is the framework
followed by all childcare providers. This outlines the outcomes and standards
that need to be met.
Sustainability
Our service encourages sustainability practices in the form of recycling. We
encourage our families to pack their children’s lunches and snacks in
reusable containers. We also encourage families to share with our making
corner any boxes or containers that can get another lease on life.
* Please ensure containers have not been in contact with nuts or have
previously contained nuts, as we are a NUT FREE service*
Page 7Infections & Communicable Diseases
If your child has any symptoms, we ask you to please keep your child at
home and abide by the exclusion periods.
MINIMUM LENGTH OF TIME FOR EXCLUSION FROM
DISEASE
OSHC
Influenza Exclusion until after the symptoms have disappeared
Conjunctivitis Exclude until no discharge from eyes
Chickenpox Exclude until all blisters have dried (usually 5 days)
Measles Exclude until 4 days after the onset of the rash
Mumps Exclude for 5 days after onset of swelling
Head Lice Exclude until appropriate treatment has commenced
Exclude until 5 days after starting antibiotic treat-
Whooping Cough
ment
Exclude until the day after appropriate treatment
Ring Worms has commenced. Sores on exposed skin my need to
be covered.
Exclude until appropriate treatment has com-
Impetigo menced. Sores on exposed surfaces should be com-
(School Sores) pletely
covered with dressing.
Students who are ill with norovirus or suspected
gastroenteritis should be excluded from school for a
Gastroenteritis
minimum of 24 hours after diarrhoea or vomiting
stops.
Page 8Enrolment
Students attending Maitland Lutheran School are eligible to enrol for MLS
OSHC. Younger siblings of MLS students who are enrolled/attending kindergar-
ten are also eligible to enrol.
The enrolment process MUST be followed and completed before any child
can attend the service. A form may be collected from the OSHC room or the
school front office. It is the families responsibility to complete the CCS
application online with Centrelink to ensure they receive the rebate.
Additionally, families with children with allergies or asthma MUST have an
Individual First Aid Plan and medication for the service before attending.
Bookings
Bookings are to be made by contacting the OSHC service via phone 0460 010
107 or email oshc@mls.sa.edu. There are two types of bookings available;
Permanent and Casual. Fees vary for these options which are listed on page
11. Cancellations of bookings may incur a fee. Children’s regular term bookings
do not automatically book children into vacation care. Please ensure that if you
require care for your children during the holidays, that you contact us for
information. Cancellation of permanent bookings will require 14 days notice.
Session Times
Before School care (7.30 am -8.30am)
Breakfast is provided and is available until 8.15am
After School Care (2.50pm -6.00pm)
Afternoon Tea is provided
Vacation Care (7.30 am – 6.00pm)
Breakfast and Afternoon tea is provided.
Page 9Late Collection
If your child is collected after 6.00pm, charges will apply and increase for
every 5 minutes over the 6.00pm cut off time. The charges will be added to your
next bill and must be paid before your child attends the service next. Proof of
payment will be required.
School Term Dates 2021
Term 1: 1 February 2021 — 9 April 2021
Term 2: 27 April 2021— 25 June 2021
Term 3: 19 July 2021—24 September 2021
Term 4: 11 October 2021—8 December 2021
Vacation Care Dates 2021
12 April 2021—23 April 2021
28 June 2021—16 July 2021
27 September 2021 - 8 October 2021
9 December 2021—17 December 2021
Please note Vacation Care will be closed from 20 December 2021 until
10 January 2022 over the Christmas and New Year period.
Policies
We have a comprehensive list of policies and procedures in place to ensure the
safety and care of your child/ren and are available upon request.
Lost Property
All lost property is kept in the school front office. At the end of each term if
items are not collected they will be discarded or donated.
Page 10Fee Structure
Maitland Lutheran School OSHC Session fee schedule
All care session fees outlined in the table below are eligible to receive the Child
Care Subsidy.
Care Session Fee per child
Before School Care Session 7:30am – 8:30am
$10
After School care session 2:50pm – 6:00pm
$25
Pupil Free Day care session 7:30am – 6:00pm
$65
Vacation Care – Bronze day (Base day) 7:30am – 6:00pm
$65
Vacation Care – Silver day (Incursion) 7:30am – 6:00pm
$70
Vacation Care – Gold day (Excursion) 7:30am – 6:00pm
$80
Notice of absences prior to 24 hours before the session
Nil
will not incur a care session fee
Maitland Lutheran School OSHC associate Term Time fee schedule
All Maitland OSHC associated fees outlined in the table below are not eligible
to receive the Child Care Subsidy and must be paid in full. These fees are in
conjunction with other relevant fees.
Term Time – Associated Fee Description Fee per child
Notice of Absence prior to 24hours of care session
Nil
Child absent from a school day due to illness
Nil
Late Booking Fee - child is booked into a session with less
than 24 hours’ notice given before the start of that $5 in addition to
allocated session the session fee
Notification of absence less than 24 hours prior to the 50% of the session
commencement of the session fee will be
charged
Non-notified of absence – did not attend the booked
Full Fee will be
session with no explanation given
charged
Late Collection Fee (Sign-Out after 6:00pm)
$5 per 10 minutes
Page 11Fee Structure
Maitland Lutheran School OSHC associated Vacation Care fee schedule
All Maitland OSHC associated fees outlined in the table below are not eligible to
receive the Child Care Subsidy and must be paid in full. These fees are in
conjunction with other relevant fees.
Vacation Care- Associated fee description Fee per child
Notice of absence prior to the booked vacation Nil
care session (more than 24 hours’ notice)
Notice of absence with less than 24 hours’ notice 50% of the session fee will be
charged
Child absent from a vacation care session due to Nil
illness – a doctor’s certificate is required to waive
the fee
Non-notified of absence – did not attend the Full Fee will be charged
booked session with no explanation given
Non-notified of attendance – child presents to $10 in addition to the session
OSHC and needs to be booked in without prior fee
arranged booking
Late Collection (Sign-out after 6:00pm) $5 per 10 minutes
Please refer to the Maitland Lutheran School OSHC Fee Policy for full details of
our Fee Structure.
Page 12CCS - Child Care Subsidy
“The Child Care Subsidy that commenced on the 2nd of July 2018 replaced
the Child Care Benefit (CCB) and Child Care Rebate (CCR).
The Child Care Subsidy is paid directly to service providers and is passed on to
families as a fee reduction. Families make a co-contribution to their child care
fees and pay to the provider the difference between the fee charged and the
subsidy amount.
For more information visit:
https://www.education.gov.au/child-care-subsidy-0 .
It is the families’ responsibility to ensure their information is current so that
benefits are received.
Please note if your child/ren’s immunisation is not current this may affect your
CCS subsidy.
Payment of Fees
Payment of fees are required to be paid to Maitland Lutheran School OSHC
fortnightly via direct payment. NO CASH will be accepted.
Our bank details will be provided on your invoice and are also listed below for
your reference.
Account Name: Maitland Lutheran School OSHC
BSB: 105-064
Account Number: 034935040
Reference: Family Name and First Initial
After two weeks without fees being paid your care will be cancelled if you
haven’t contacted the service. If for any reason you are unable to complete a
payment, please contact the Maitland Lutheran School Business Manager on
(08) 8832 2288 to arrange other options.
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