What is the My Time, Our Place framework?

My Time, Our Place is the national curriculum framework developed for Australian school age care services. It sets out principles and practices that shape how before and after school care and vacation care services plan activities, interact with children, and create learning environments.

The framework emphasizes child-led play, relationships, and learning that reflects the interests and strengths of school-age children. Rather than a prescriptive set of rules, it provides educators and coordinators with a flexible structure for intentional programming that builds on children's ideas and experiences.

For childcare centre operators in Redland Bay and beyond, My Time, Our Place serves as the foundation for quality practice. It guides decisions about daily routines, activity planning, staff interactions, and how services support children's ongoing development during out-of-school hours. Services use the framework to meet National Quality Standards and demonstrate their commitment to quality outcomes.

The framework recognizes that school age children benefit from time to rest, play, explore their interests, and develop friendships outside formal school settings. Understanding My Time, Our Place helps parents and carers evaluate whether a service aligns with their values around how children learn and spend their time.