Goodstart Tapping has been recognised as a KIDDO Exemplar Service for its exceptional commitment to embedding physical literacy and the KIDDO program across all age groups. The service’s focus on educator training, intentional planning, and meaningful family engagement highlights its dedication to supporting every child’s confidence, skills, and motivation to be active for life.
Find out what makes Goodstart Tapping a leader in delivering physical literacy in the early years.
Integration of Physical Literacy into Daily Programs
- KIDDO is incorporated into the daily rhythm of every room, from nursery to kindergarten.
- Structured movement sessions form a consistent part of each room’s daily rhythm, occurring after morning tea.
- Daily movement includes intentional skill teaching opportunities as well as KIDDO Teaching and Learning Experience activities and guided play.
- Educator prompting and role modelling are embedded within the daily rhythm, promoting responsive teaching and scaffolding, and child-directed learning in alignment with Quality Area 1 of the National Quality Standards.
Physical Literacy in Programming and Planning
- Intentional teaching and active play opportunities are embedded in programming and practices across the service.
- Short, medium, and long-term planning documents highlight clear KIDDO goals and outcomes for each age group.
- Fundamental movement skill teaching is explicitly outlined for intentional introduction and exploration throughout the year.
- Learning environments are intentionally and purposely planned and designed to promote movement both indoors and outdoors to support children’s fundamental movement skills across all ages and abilities.
Observation and Assessment
- Ongoing observation of children’s skills and development is embedded into weekly curriculum.
- Educators assess children’s physical literacy development and inform future planning through observations using the KIDDO Milestone Tracking tool and reports.
- Children’s progress during KIDDO is connected to the Early Years Learning Framework outcomes and National Quality Standards ensuring alignment with the National Quality Framework.
Professional Development
- Professional development is prioritised by management.
- Over 75% of the team has completed a Certificate of Physical Literacy, with completion forming part of the service’s induction program for all new educators.
- KIDDO Champions play a key role in mentoring colleagues and embedding the program across rooms.
- Ongoing professional learning ensures a consistent, high-quality approach to physical literacy throughout the service.
Onboarding and Induction
- New staff complete the KIDDO induction using the service’s welcome pack and receive mentoring from existing Champions.
- The KIDDO 30-minute Certificate of Physical Literacy is embedded into trainee and educator induction ensuring educators are equipped with the skills, knowledge and confidence to deliver KIDDO in their new rooms.
- The induction process fosters understanding of how KIDDO supports children’s holistic wellbeing, connecting physical literacy to each educator’s planning and teaching responsibilities.
Collaboration with Parents and Caregivers
- Families are regularly updated through StoryPark posts, newsletters, and Facebook, showcasing KIDDO activities, teaching cues, and links to national movement guidelines.
- The service shares KIDDO rationale and QR codes on classroom displays, inviting families to access more information on the KIDDO website.
- Family and community engagement is fostered through events such as Father’s Day KIDDO activities and regular community events involving community in physical activity.
- Families have participated in a Physical Development Survey, with feedback used to shape future initiatives and partnerships.