References

Books

• Bredekamp,S. (1987) Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children From Birth Through Age 8. Washington: NAEYC
• Curriculum Corporation (1997) Curriculum Standards and Framework. Melbourne: Victorian Board of Studies.
• Creaser, B & Dau, E (1996) The Anti-Bias Approach in Early Childhood. Australia: Harper Educational.
• Derman-Sparks,L. & the A.B.C.Task Force (1992) Anti-Bias Curriculum. New York: Teachers College Press.
• Edwards, C., Gandini, L., & Forman, G. (eds) (1998) The Hundred Languages of Children: The Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education. New Jersey: Ablex Publishing Corp.
• Hagness, R. (1997) Core Curriculum for Primary, Secondary and Adult Education in Norway. Oslo: National Centre for Educational Resources.
• Harrison,J. (1991) Understanding Children: Towards Responsive Relationships. Australia: ACER.
• Katz, L. & Chard, S. (1989) Engaging Children’s Minds: The Project Approach. Norwood, New Jersey: Ablex Pub.
• Lambert, B. & Clyde, M. (2000) Re-Thinking Early Childhood Theory and Practice. Australia: Social Science Press.
• Ministry of Education New Zealand (1996) Te Whariki Early Childhood Curriculum. Wellington, New Zealand: Learning Media Limited.
• Reynolds,B. (1997) Literacy in the preschool: The roles of teachers and parents. Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire: Trentham Books
• The Royal Ministry of Education, Research and Church Affairs (1997) Core Curriculum. For Primary, Secondary and Adult Education in Norway. Oslo. National Centre for Educational Resources.
• Wright. S. (ed) (1991) The Arts in Early Childhood. Parramatta, Australia: Prentice Hall.

Other

• Children and Young Persons Act (1989)
• Department of Human Services. (2000) Child sexual abuse: Understanding and responding [Brochure]. Melbourne, Vic. Child Protection and Care
• Department of Human Services. (2001) Protecting children: Protocol between Child Protection , Department of Human Services and Victorian Schools [Brochure]. Melbourne, Vic. Victorian Government, Department of Human Services
• Department of Human Services. (2003) Responding to child abuse [Brochure]. Melbourne, Vic. Child Protection and Care
• Information Privacy Act (2000)

Web Links

Department Human Resources
Kindergarten Parents Victoria
Kids Health and Fitness Organisation
National Childcare Accreditation Council
Royal Children’s Hospital
Family and Community Services
Positive Parenting
Tip Sheets
Lady Gowrie Centre
City of Yarra