In a Reggio Emilia inspired environment:

Teachers :

• See the children as strong, capable, competent, creative and curious.
• Are interested in and listen deeply to what the children have to say/are communicating.
• Believe children bring valuable experiences, theories, knowledge, skills and questions to school with them.
• Are committed to sharing the children’s learning with parents and the community.
• Place importance on understanding the children’s process of constructing knowledge.

Children:

• Are seen as individuals within a group.
• Are encouraged to share their experiences, ideas, theories, curiosities.
• Are encouraged to explore their ideas and theories with other children.
• Are encouraged to ask questions at any time and be encouraged to explore and express their ideas and theories in many ways.
• Are given time to explore ideas and theories, and develop skills, free of time limits.

The environment:

• Shows that children are valuable and respected.

Parents:

• Are valued by the centre/school as members of a learning community
• Are encouraged to question, experience, contribute and embrace the learning taking place at the centre/school.
• Are encouraged to share skills and knowledge with the learning community.
• Are encouraged to celebrate the learning of the children with the entire community.
• Recognise that there are many ways of thinking, knowing, understanding, expressing and being.
• Are passionate about children and their learning.