GRPSA Staff Induction

Staff Induction Prerequisite

New GRPSA staff must complete this survey/quiz as a prerequisite to completing induction. To complete the quiz, participants will need to access the GRPSA Staff Information Book and the GRPSA Website for information.

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* 1. Please enter your name here:

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* 2. To answer the following 5 questions, you will need to reference the GRPSA Staff Information Book.

In what year did GRPSA establish a traveling service to provide preschool to children in isolated settings?

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* 3. In what year did all services offer 15 hours of funded kindergarten?

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* 4. In 2021 GRPSA underwent rebranding and created a new logo. Name the 3 elements that were combined to create the logo:

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* 5. GRPSA expects all staff to know and follow our vision, mission, values and code of conduct. Of the following listed GRPSA values, which one is the central core value?

Open and clear communication

Sustainability

Advocacy

Continuous Improvement

Inclusion

Respect

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* 6. The GRPSA Mission Statement states: GRPSA will deliver high quality early childhood services where:
(complete the following statements below)

1. Children are actively engaged, confident learners who are.....

2. Families feel welcome to stay and.....

3. Staff are dedicated, enthusiastic, professional and strive to continuously.....

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* 7. The GRPSA Code of conduct applies to all members of the preschool community. This includes all staff and families. The following statements make up the code of conduct. Number the statements in order from 1 to 6.

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* 8. GRPSA is committed to providing a child safe environment where all children are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives.
Tick the following statements if they are True in relation to GRPSA's commitment to child safety.

Particular attention is paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children

Particular attention is paid to children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds

Particular attention is paid to completing OHS checklists

Particular attention is paid to the safety of children with a disability

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* 9. The Reportable Conduct Scheme is focussed on worker conduct and how organisations investigate and respond to suspected child abuse. Complete the following statement below.

We all have a responsibility to respond and report any concerns......

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* 10. GRPSA provides an employee assistance program to all staff. Vicki Woodhouse is the generalist counsellor who provides this service to staff. Tick the following statements that are true.

The service is open to current GRPSA employees

The service is completely confidential

You need a referral to use the service

GRPSA will pay for up to 4 private sessions per year

Vicki is available to consult in her private consulting room, over the phone, or via video

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* 11. What is the Emergency After Hours phone number, and what are the times you can call this number?

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* 12. To answer the following questions, you will need to access the GRPSA website:
www.grpsa.com.au
How many Services is GRPSA the approved provider for across Victoria?

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* 13. Under which tab can you find the GRPSA policies?

Our Services

Resources

About us

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* 14. Read the Supervision of Children Policy and answer the following questions about Attachment 1 "Supervision Procedure"
Comment if the responses below are true or false for supervision procedures at services that staff must follow

Be aware of the importance of communicating with each other about their location within the environment

Implement consistent supervision strategies and not perform other duties while responsible for the supervision of children

Actively supervising bathroom facilities

Skillfully use redirection as an aid in preventing undesirable and unsafe behaviour

Educators should use 'time out' to stop undesirable behaviour

Be alert to the surrounding environment by regularly glancing and listening within the environment to see children's involvement and what is happening

Educators will position themselves to be aware of the entire environment and to see as many children as possible. All children are monitored by sight or sound at all times

Educators can leave children unsupervised if they need something from the kitchen or storeroom

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* 15. Read the Interactions with Children Policy and answer the following questions about "All Early Childhood Staff are responsible for":
Comment if the responses below are true or false for Early Childhood Staff responsibilities

Ensuring children are adequately supervised

Ensuring that educators provide education and care to children in a way that maintains the dignity and the rights of each child at all times

Telling children that they are wrong or have done something incorrectly

Ensuring educators and staff use positive and respectful strategies to assist children to manage their own behaviour

Developing and implementing educational programs in accordance with an approved learning framework

Maintaining confidentiality at all times

Developing warm, responsive and trusting relationships with children that promote a sense of security, confidence and inclusion

Meeting with families for play dates and social events outside of work

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* 16. How do families enrol their child into a program?

Click on "contact us" tab

click on "our services" tab

click on "enrol now" on home page

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* 17. The following Questions are HR related. The information you will need to answer the questions will have been sent to you from HR.
On what system will rosters be posted?

GRPSA Staff Induction

Staff Induction Prerequisite

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* 1. Please enter your name here:

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* 2. To answer the following 5 questions, you will need to reference the GRPSA Staff Information Book.In what year did GRPSA establish a traveling service to provide preschool to children in isolated settings?

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* 3. In what year did all services offer 15 hours of funded kindergarten?

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* 4. In 2021 GRPSA underwent rebranding and created a new logo. Name the 3 elements that were combined to create the logo:

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* 5. GRPSA expects all staff to know and follow our vision, mission, values and code of conduct. Of the following listed GRPSA values, which one is the central core value?

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* 6. The GRPSA Mission Statement states: GRPSA will deliver high quality early childhood services where:(complete the following statements below)

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* 7. The GRPSA Code of conduct applies to all members of the preschool community. This includes all staff and families. The following statements make up the code of conduct. Number the statements in order from 1 to 6.

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* 8. GRPSA is committed to providing a child safe environment where all children are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives.Tick the following statements if they are True in relation to GRPSA's commitment to child safety.

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* 9. The Reportable Conduct Scheme is focussed on worker conduct and how organisations investigate and respond to suspected child abuse. Complete the following statement below.

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* 10. GRPSA provides an employee assistance program to all staff. Vicki Woodhouse is the generalist counsellor who provides this service to staff. Tick the following statements that are true.

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* 11. What is the Emergency After Hours phone number, and what are the times you can call this number?

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* 12. To answer the following questions, you will need to access the GRPSA website:www.grpsa.com.au How many Services is GRPSA the approved provider for across Victoria?

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* 13. Under which tab can you find the GRPSA policies?

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* 14. Read the Supervision of Children Policy and answer the following questions about Attachment 1 "Supervision Procedure"Comment if the responses below are true or false for supervision procedures at services that staff must follow

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* 15. Read the Interactions with Children Policy and answer the following questions about "All Early Childhood Staff are responsible for":Comment if the responses below are true or false for Early Childhood Staff responsibilities

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* 16. How do families enrol their child into a program?

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* 17. The following Questions are HR related. The information you will need to answer the questions will have been sent to you from HR.On what system will rosters be posted?

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* 18. What are the 2 online training requirements that staff must complete?

* 2. To answer the following 5 questions, you will need to reference the GRPSA Staff Information Book.

In what year did GRPSA establish a traveling service to provide preschool to children in isolated settings?

* 6. The GRPSA Mission Statement states: GRPSA will deliver high quality early childhood services where:
(complete the following statements below)

* 8. GRPSA is committed to providing a child safe environment where all children are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives.
Tick the following statements if they are True in relation to GRPSA's commitment to child safety.

* 12. To answer the following questions, you will need to access the GRPSA website:
www.grpsa.com.au
How many Services is GRPSA the approved provider for across Victoria?

* 14. Read the Supervision of Children Policy and answer the following questions about Attachment 1 "Supervision Procedure"
Comment if the responses below are true or false for supervision procedures at services that staff must follow

* 15. Read the Interactions with Children Policy and answer the following questions about "All Early Childhood Staff are responsible for":
Comment if the responses below are true or false for Early Childhood Staff responsibilities

* 17. The following Questions are HR related. The information you will need to answer the questions will have been sent to you from HR.
On what system will rosters be posted?