ECEC Provider in Focus: School Plus Foundation

School Plus Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation offering both an outside school hours care (OSHC) and holiday program, with a head office in Eight Mile Plains, Queensland. 

19 School Plus Foundation services are listed on ACECQA’s National Registers. 

What is the history of School Plus Foundation? 

Service approval for School Plus Foundation Limited was granted in November 2012. 

What is the School Plus Foundation vision and approach to learning? 

School Plus offers programs that provide children with opportunities to build confidence and resilience, and the provider is committed to children’s voices and creating a patch for every child to G.R.O.W.  

“Our teams are Grounded, both as individuals and as a team, by being mindful and taking responsibility in our roles, as we build open, purposeful and lasting Relationships. Our teams take Ownership of our roles and have pride in all that we do – in order to create endless opportunities for magic, imagination and Wonder.”

“It is our aim to grow and develop grounded and respectful children, brimming with confidence, who are true to themselves, and have a keen commitment to each other and shared community values,” information on the provider’s website notes. 

“Our vision is that all children will want to come  and experience a true sense of ownership, because they love being in a space specifically designed for them.”

Giving children a voice and offering them a place to grow are cornerstones of the School Plus offering. 

What is the School Plus Foundation approach to educator development? 

Employees are offered training with colleagues and with the specialist team in the support office, along with career path progression. 

“We are on a mission to change OSHC – so come along and be prepared to do something different,” the provider said. 

“We know people like you know more people, so we have a very generous referral program, and of course, we pay you all your allowances required by law, including uniforms and split shift.”

Staff discounts are offered for any children of educators who need to access care, and the provider also offers a recognition and rewards program. 

To learn more about School Plus please see here.