Additional support for children
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Preschool Field Officer Program
The Preschool Field Officer (PSFO) service supports the participation of children with additional needs in kindergarten programs. This includes children enrolled in Three-Year-Old Kindergarten, Four-Year-Old Kindergarten, Pre-Prep and Early Start Kindergarten.
A Preschool Field Officer:
- supports, guides and coaches early childhood educators. This support assists educators to deliver high quality programs.
- consults with, and supports kindergarten staff on the planning, implementation and review of developmentally appropriate programs for all children
- assists kindergartens to link families into supports and services available for children with developmental concerns and broader child and family supports.
Please refer to:
- Merri-bek Preschool Field Officer brochure
- Preschool Field Officer Program Fact Sheet
- Preschool Field Officer program.vic.gov.au
- Please discuss your child's development with their kindergarten teacher. The teacher can arrange a referral to the Preschool Field Officer program.
For further information:
Inclusion Support Program
Inclusion Professionals (IPs) support the access and participation of children with additional needs at Long Day Care, Family Day Care and School Holiday Program in Merri-bek.
An Inclusion Professional supports:
- children from cultural and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, including refugee and Australian South Sea Islander children
- children with ongoing high support needs, including children with a disability, and
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
The Inclusion Support Program is delivered by the Victorian Inclusion Agency.