Preschool Field Officer Service
The Monash Preschool Field Officer (PSFO) service offers free, short-term consultation to teachers in Victorian government-funded kindergartens in Monash.
Preschool Field Officers guide the kindergarten teacher on what strategies and resources might help the program best meet the needs of individual children. This builds the kindergarten teachers' knowledge, skills, and confidence to include all children at kindergarten.
Preschool Field Officers are early childhood teachers with experience planning and delivering high-quality, inclusive kindergarten programs.
Please note: The service is not delivered directly to children and families.
What support do PSFOs provide teachers?
Benefits for children and families
Everyone has an individual support need at some point in their lives that requires extra assistance or services. Accessing support early is proven to have long-term benefits for children.
An individual support need may be minor or significant, due to a temporary change in circumstances or an ongoing issue.
By consenting to the Monash PSFO service, your child’s kindergarten teacher can access support to provide an inclusive program that meets your child’s needs.
How to access the Monash PSFO service
To access the Monash PSFO service, the kindergarten teacher needs to:
Note to teachers: Email is inherently insecure. Should you have any concerns, contact the Monash PSFO service.
Contact
Contact the Monash PSFO service on 9518 3555 or PSFO@monash.vic.gov.au
Testimonials from families and kindergarten teachers
"Easy to access."
"Professional and insightful."
"Practical and useful."
"Knowledgeable, friendly and helpful."
“The PSFO was supportive and informative… It's been such a wonderful journey."
These testimonials from Monash kindergartens have been anonymised.
More information
For detailed translated fact sheets about the PSFO service, visit the Victorian Government's Preschool Field Officer program page.