Task 2: Work in Progress (WIP) Action Plan

Purpose of Assessment

This assessment will assist you to develop one tool which can be used to maximise the performance of staff, encourage collaboration, and identify and overcome barriers to ensure the effectiveness of the team.

What do I Need to do?

You are required create a Work in Progress (WIP) Action Plan (template below) which:

1. Lists four specific tasks you are required to complete as an educator.
2. For each task, identify how it links to your centre's philosophy - below (for example, you may have experiences to provide - this may link with your centre's philosophy of 'providing meaningful experiences to young children' or 'providing a holistic program').
3. Identify any potential constraints or barriers to achieving designed goals.
4. Develop strategies which demonstrate how these tasks will be implemented using a participative leadership style, and how you will support the policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines of the service.
5. Identify who you would develop and implement your plan in consultation with, and how you would use a participative leadership style and positive communication (this means you do a draft and then discuss it with them, set timeframes and make changes as required).
6. Answer the following questions.

Safe Haven Early Learning Centre Philosophy

AtSafe Haven Early Learning Centre we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the Wurundjeri land. We pay our respects to all Elders, both past, present, and future. We view children as capable and involved learners, who are empowered on their own learning journey. We understand that children are naturally inquisitive and have a voice to be heard.

Our passionate team of educators are always striving to further their knowledge and ensure that the educational program is inclusive for all. We aim to provide children with a safe and healthy environment. We believe that cultural diversity enriches our centre and celebrate the benefits of a variety of cultures being able to come together as one community. We want everyone to feel welcomed when they arrive, from the first hello, through to orientation, a child's first day and our revolving invitation to be an ongoing partner of our service. It is important to us that families feel a sense of belonging, where they can have input and reach out for support needed.

Answer the following questions:

1. Describe briefly, as a manager, how you would encourage staff to participate in the process of developing, implementing, and reviewing a Work in Progress Action Plan if you were managing the service.
2. How do you think this Work in Progress Action Plan would assist the group in achieving these tasks?

Template: (WIP) Work in Progress Action Plan

Date: _______________

Tasks	How does this link to the philosophy	Barriers	Strategies	Person Responsible	Progress* how do you think this will be completed - list the steps
Update Safe Food Handling policy	To provide a safe and healthy environment	Lack of knowledge	1. Attend new safe food handling training	Terry - Director Beth- WHS officer Jane - Assistant Director	Find an organisation that provides a new safe food handling training. Schedule training when everyone can attend. Communicate with all staff new training and communicate that it is mandatory.
Outdated policy	2. Update policy	Terry- Director	First draft written, awaiting approval from director

*Progress column - this documents the reasons why a task is not completed on time and the steps required to complete the task. The task should remain on the action plan until completion, with a revised completion date.