COVID-19 Message
HEI Schools Australia is here to support during COVID-19.
As a company providing Long Day Care and Kindergarten in Australia during the current COVID-19 Pandemic, HEI Schools understands the importance of putting into effect immediate changes that respond to the pandemic, and keep our children, educators and families safe.
HEI Schools recognises that providing high quality and safe environments for children during this pandemic has become a priority to maintain normal social links and learning opportunities.
HEI Schools has developed specific Policy and Practices that respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
HEI Schools has prioritised the health, education and protection of our team of educators, families, children and the general community.
HEI Schools Centres have well established and practised Infection Control Measures, cleaning schedules and COVID-19 specific training and practices that will support a safe environment and promote healthy practices with all staff and service users.
Our highly skilled education team are trained in COVID-19 specific cleaning requirements, and support children and families in practising social distancing and infection control strategies.
Our services provide and use hospital grade cleaners and disinfectants, has increased cleaning practices and provides hand sanitiser and shoe covers for all families and visitors to the service.
HEI Schools has suspended excursions and incursions until further notice in line with Government Guidelines.
HEI Schools has reopened centre tours, by appointment, during times that children are being cared for and educated on site.
HEI Schools maintains proper hygiene practices, such as effective hand washing, proper cough and sneezing etiquette and keeping social distance. These practices are vital to minimize the risks to you and your love ones.
Parents and families are asked to support our services during this challenging time to help keep our service safe and slow the spread.
If children are unwell, or have a temperature of 38 ℃ or above, please keep them home to monitor them. HEI Schools will not be conducting specific temperature checks.
If children are unwell or showing symptoms of COVID-19, undergoing testing for COVID-19 or have been in contact with someone confirmed with COVID-19, please keep them home.
Ensure outside shoes are removed or shoe covers worn indoors, sanitise hands prior to entering the centre and observe the drop off areas of the service during the pandemic.
HEI Schools has implemented many strategies to stay engaged with families, and learning opportunities are shared with families via email, Facebook and the HEI at Home website. We encourage you to share video clips or photos with your child during this social distancing so that we can celebrate children’s learning in all the ways it is happening.
HEI Schools Emerald and HEI Schools Lara are taking enrolment. Contact us today to discuss with you individually how we can assist you to become a part of the HEI Community
For current information about COVID-19 including travel restrictions and daily updated information please go to https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsNmwrL6b6QIVmnwrCh390w2WEAAYASAAEgIpHfD_BwE
HEI Schools Family Activities
HEI Schools Teachers, children and families have been deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Social Distancing orders that Australia is currently following, HEI Schools has developed support for families and children by providing free digital resources to teach young children while staying safe at home. The goal of the resource is to maintain open communication with families and be connected with children and provide stimulating and developmentally appropriate learning guides and HEI inspired activities. To access these activities, you simply need to create a free account with an email and password. The below link will take you to the HEI Schools Home page where it is an easy process to connect with HEI at home activities. We look forward to working with you during this challenging time and are happy to receive feedback thoughts and ideas to better support you.
