COAG has now endorsed the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Agenda.
On December 7 2009 COAG agreed the new National Quality Agenda. Link
here for a summary of the National Quality Agenda Reforms.
For those participants who attended the National Quality Framework Forums held during April/May 2010, the power point presentation from the Forum can be accessed
here
The Early Years Learning Framework is a national curriculum framework which will ensure quality and consistency in the delivery of early childhood education programs across all early childhood settings. This framework was endorsed with the National Early Childhood Development Strategy in July 2009. Adopting the Framework means children will receive a nationally consistent, quality early childhood education, with learning tailored their individual needs so that they start school as happy and confident learners.
The Early Years Learning Framework describes the principles, practice and outcomes which enhance young children's learning from birth to five years of age, as well as their transition to school. It has a strong emphasis on play-based learning as play is the best vehicle for young children's learning and provides the most stimuli for brain development.
The implementation of the Early Years Learning Framework commenced in early childhood settings from
July 2009 as announced byThe Parliamentary Secretary for Early Childhood Education and Child Care, Maxine McKew.
Link here to the
Early Years Learning Framework.
Link here to
EYLF Educators Guide December 2010
Link here to other key
Early Years Learning Framework publications.
Link here to
EYLF Factsheets
Early Years Learning Framework - Resource Development
Introductory: The PSC National Alliance have developed an introductory overview Powerpoint presentation on the EYLF. The PSC Alliance EYLF Powerpoint can be accessed here.
PSC WA have developed in introductory Powerpoint presentation on familiarising early childhood educators with the EYLF. The EYLF Familiarisation Powerpoint can be accessed here.
Ongoing: PSC WA have developed an EYLF Staff Professional Development Package to assist management and FDC coordinator staff deliver the EYLF to educators within their early childhood settings. This package contains a power point presentation, guided experiences and reflective questions. It is designed to assist educators in reflecting on their current care practices in relation to the EYLF and can be used to continue to engage educators in the reflection and implementation stages of the EYLF.
Framework For School Age Care - Resource Development
For more information go to:
www.deewr.gov.au.
To view the information from the EYLF seminar click
here.