n preparation for developing a plan to improve two (2) aspects of environmental responsibility in the service, you will need to consult with three (3) stakeholder groups (children, families and staff) to gather their ideas, feedback and input into how the service could improve its sustainability practices. When gathering information, ensure that you prioritise information based on the information needed.

Benchmark Criteria

Consulted with key stakeholders (children, families and service personnel) to design a plan to enhance two (2) aspects of environmental responsibility for an education and care service.

Questions 5 - 7

Resources

Access to a regulated education and care service; children; families and staff.

Engage with children (encourage them to take the lead) and document a summary of their feedback and contributions regarding environmental responsibility practices in the service. In your summary, provide at least two (2) examples describing how and what ideas the children contributed in relation to environmental responsibility. Note that the outcome of this consultation will directly influence the development of your plan to enhance two aspects of environmental responsibility at the service. (Approximately 250 words, bullet points)

• • Have the children identify practices at the service that are environmentally responsive.
  • Encourage them to exchange their thoughts and ideas about environmental responsibility.
  • Ask them how they are supporting environmental responsibility in their daily routines and activities.
  • Ask for their ideas on strategies to further improve the service's sustainability practices.

HINT: Ask questions of children in age-appropriate, developmentally appropriate vocabulary, when they are engaged in environmentally responsible practices. E.g., A child watering the vegetable patch could be asked to share ideas and thoughts about the activity and what it means to them.