The Blackwood Street Early Learning team is made up of centre employees and board members. All our employees are required to pass a ‘Working with children’ check. A copy of the register of all staff is available to view by parents/carers at the centre by contacting the Service Manager.

Welcome to Blackwood Street Early Learning, my name is Emma. I am the Service Manager and responsible for all aspects of care and education at our lovely Centre. I joined the BSEL team in January 2020. I bring with me over 15 years’ experience in the early childhood care and education sector. I started my studies in Ireland where I completed my Diploma in Childcare and then I hopped the pond to Liverpool in the UK to complete my Bachelor in Early Childhood Care & Education. I spent time working in Ireland and the UK before myself and my husband emigrated to Australia in 2011.

My personal philosophy is that children are capable, competent learners with rights. They have a right to be heard, to be seen, to learn, to thrive, to grow and to prosper. I feel it is our role as educators to facilitate learning that is developmentally appropriate, research based and meets the individual needs of each child. Children have a right to learning spaces that are engaging, exciting, challenging and most of all fun!

The Board of Directors are all parents who volunteer their time to become involved in the governance of the centre.

The Board is elected on a bi-annual rotating basis at the Annual General Meeting, and works closely with the management team to oversee the operations of the centre and develops the long term strategy. Board Meetings are held once every calendar month.

We do appreciate it when parents are ready to commit themselves to helping the Association in whatever way they can. It is only with such proactive involvement from all members of the Association that we can uphold our vision and thereby better meet the needs of all families in our community.

Any parent who is interested in becoming involved with the management of the Association is encouraged to nominate for a position on the Board of Directors or a position on one of the Board Sub Committees. Please contact the board directly on board@blackwoodstreetearlylearning.com.au for further information.