A strong sense of identity
Children have a strong sense of identity.
Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
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Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
A comprehensive approach from birth
Elles Belles Early Learning has implemented the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF), which adopts a comprehensive approach to children’s learning and development.
The VEYLDF recognises health as a crucial enabler for learning and development from birth, viewing children’s wellbeing from birth as both a prerequisite for and an outcome of learning. Supportive relationships and active skill-building with adults in their family and community are central to children’s wellbeing.
The VEYLDF upholds the image of the child as a rights holder and a competent learner with capacities to learn from birth, setting out outcomes and practices to guide early childhood professionals in their work with all families and their young children from birth. Supporting children to progress toward these outcomes, in conjunction with their families, is at the core of the VEYLDF.
Working alongside families
A foundation educators build on
The VEYLDF lays a foundation for educators to further extend upon, ensuring that children in all early childhood education and care settings experience high-quality teaching and learning. It is designed not only to guide educators in children’s learning and development in the early years but also to assist families.
Families are the primary role models for their children, providing the caring relationships, opportunities and experiences that shape children’s learning and development for their future.
Five learning outcomes
What the framework works towards
The five learning outcomes are designed to capture the integrated and complex learning and development of all children across the birth to six age range.
Connected with their world
Children are connected with and contribute to their world.
A strong sense of wellbeing
Children have a strong sense of wellbeing.
Confident and involved learners
Children are confident and involved learners.
Effective communicators
Children are effective communicators.
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Find out more about the framework
For the full framework and the early years curriculum resources, visit the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority.
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