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All children have the best start in life to create a better future for themselves and for the nation.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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<\/i><\/div>Belonging<\/h4>
Belonging is the basis for living a fulfilling life. Children feel they belong because of the relationships they have with their family, community, culture and place.<\/p> <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]
<\/i><\/div>Being<\/h4>
Being is about living here and now. Childhood is a special time in life and children need time to just \u2018be\u2019\u2014time to play, try new things and have fun. <\/p> <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″]
<\/i><\/div>Becoming<\/h4>
Becoming is about the learning and development that young children experience. Children start to form their sense of identity from an early age, which shapes the type of adult they will become.<\/p> <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=”0″ padding_bottom=”0″ margin_bottom=”0″][vc_column]
<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\nWhat is this new learning framework about?<\/h2>\n
The Early Years Learning Framework has been developed to ensure your child receives quality education programs in their early childhood setting. This is a vital time for them to learn and develop. The Framework\u2018s vision is for all children to experience play-based learning that is engaging and builds success for life. It is a guide for early childhood educators who work with children from birth to five years. They will use the Framework in partnership with families, children\u2019s first and most influential educators, to develop learning programs responsive to children\u2019s ideas, interests, strengths and abilities, and recognise that children learn through their play. The Early Years Learning Framework describes childhood as a time of belonging, being and becoming.<\/p>\n
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- Belonging is the basis for living a fulfilling life. Children feel they belong because of the relationships they have with their family, community, culture and place.<\/li>\n
- Being is about living here and now. Childhood is a special time in life and children need time to just \u2018be\u2019\u2014time to play, try new things and have fun.<\/li>\n
- Becoming is about the learning and development that young children experience. Children start to form their sense of identity from an early age, which shapes the type of adult they will become.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Play is learning!<\/span><\/h2>\n
Play is very important for children. Through play babies and young children explore and learn to understand the world around them as they come to communicate, discover, imagine and create. When children play they are showing what they have learned and what they are trying to understand. This is why play is one of the foundations of the Early Years Learning Framework.<\/p>\n
By using this Framework educators will guide your child\u2019s play by carefully designing learning activities and stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text animation=”fadeInLeft”]<\/p>\n
Relationships are key.<\/span><\/h2>\n
It is well known that children learn best when they have secure relationships with caring adults. When children from a very early age develop trusting relationships they feel more confident and able to explore and learn. In early childhood settings, when children feel emotionally secure they learn through play to develop the skills and understandings they need to interact positively with others and gradually learn to take responsibility.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text animation=”fadeInLeft”]<\/p>\n
How will it work?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
Educators will use this new Framework in a range of early childhood settings, including long day care, preschools and family day care to ensure that your child receives a high quality experience. It has been created and trialled by experienced early childhood educators, academics, parents and carers. The Framework focuses on your child\u2019s learning. Educators will work with you in order to get to know your child well. They will create a learning program that builds on your child\u2019s interests and abilities, and keep you in touch with your child\u2019s progress. Through the Framework\u2019s five learning goals educators will assist your child to develop:<\/p>\n
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- A strong sense of their identity<\/li>\n
- Connections with their world<\/li>\n
- A strong sense of wellbeing<\/li>\n
- Confidence and involvement in their learning; and<\/li>\n
- Effective communication skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Watching your child\u2019s progress!<\/span><\/h2>\n
Using the Early Years Learning Framework educators will observe your child\u2019s learning so they can build on it and plan the next steps. They will do this by listening, watching and talking to your child. They will keep in touch with you regularly to discuss your child\u2019s progress. They may use photos or keep a folder of your child\u2019s work to show what your child is learning, how they are developing and what particular learning interests them. Before your child starts school educators will prepare information about your child\u2019s learning and development to share with their new teacher. This will help ensure that your child\u2019s new school is well prepared to continue your child\u2019s learning.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text animation=”fadeInLeft”]<\/p>\n
Working together<\/span><\/h2>\n
By working together parents and educators can enhance a child\u2019s learning and wellbeing. As the most important person in your child\u2019s life you can make a difference by talking regularly with your child\u2019s early childhood educator and asking about their learning. Information you provide allows educators to link your child\u2019s experiences at home with the time they spend together in the early childhood setting.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=”0″ padding_bottom=”0″ margin_bottom=”0″][vc_column]
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