Learning Framework

At Port Elliot Kindergarten, we work, play and learn together using “Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia” as a guide for high quality educator practices and optimising children’s learning.

In the Framework, there are 5 Outcomes for Children’s Learning.

They are;

  1. CHILDREN HAVE A STRONG SENSE OF IDENTITY
  2. CHILDREN ARE CONNECTED WITH AND CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR WORLD
  3. CHILDREN HAVE A STRONG SENSE OF WELLBEING
  4. CHILDREN ARE CONFIDENT AND INVOLVED LEARNERS
  5. CHILDREN ARE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS

Click here to see a brief overview of the framework.

Click here to see the whole document.

At Port Elliot Kindergarten we believe learning occurs within a curriculum that responds to a spontaneous, dynamic, changing environment where educators are partners and co-learners with children and families.

Educators and children build connection that allows for children to know they belong, have a sense of agency, lead their own learning, and feel proud of themselves and their growth.

The learning environment is reflective of the individual strengths and interests of the children attending and educators work in partnership with families throughout the year to identify goals and plan strategies for children’s learning.

Using the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) as well as Literacy and Numeracy Indicators as tools for inquiry and learning, curriculum support and reflective practice, educators create learning environments and playful curriculum that encourages and supports children’s learning in an individualised, joyful and holistic way.