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In the EYLF, high expectations and equity (expanded to equity, inclusion, and high expectations in V2.0) means that every child is capable of more than people sometimes believe they are - or give them credit for.  The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) holds high...

The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Principle #2 dictates that educators work in collaborative partnerships with families. It acknowledges that parents are a child's first and most influential teacher. The parent-teacher relationship is built on mutual respect,...

EYLF Principles #1: Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) is Australia's national standard for early childhood education and care. Its full name is Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework...

The choice of childcare centre for your child has a huge role in the quality of early education and care they receive during some of their most formative years. Let’s say you’ve found two childcare centres roughly the same distance from your home. One has a rating of...

Childcare is a critical environment for early learning - every planned program, interaction with peers and educators, and experience of care contributes to the growth and development of children.  If you are a parent, you’ve likely come across the phrase ‘inclusive...

Australia has come a long way in embracing multiculturalism and racial diversity - but every so often, cultural biases can still appear in workplaces, communities, and even in schools.   As early learning Educators, we are responsible for safeguarding the well-being...

As a parent, it’s only normal to have questions around how early learning educators make decisions around care, learning curriculum, and well-being for your child during their time in childcare.  In Australia, educators at early learning centres use...

Preschool and kindergarten can refer to different levels of early learning, depending on where you live in Australia. In some child care centres, both preschool and kindergarten programs are used interchangeably, which can be somewhat confusing as a parent! If you’re...

Early childhood is a crucial period for development and learning, and can be pivotal in fostering a sense of identity. To ensure that all children receive the best start in life, our educators are guided by the Australian Government’s Early Years Learning Framework...

Curiosity plays a big part in early learning - as children explore their surroundings, ask questions, and play, they develop a healthy sense of curiosity that drives a desire for learning. This internal drive is crucial to how children learn as they grow, both...