In Victoria, our kinder and Preschool programs are also guided and strengthened by the use of the Victorian Ealy Years Learning and Development Framework. It identifies five learning and development outcomes for all children from birth to eight years: identity, community, wellbeing, learning, and communication.

It provides practice principles to guide our early childhood professionals to work together, with children and with families, to achieve the best outcomes for every child. The framework:

• enables us to work more effectively with other professionals and with families.

• provides valuable guidance for supporting children and families in their transitions through the first eight years of a child’s life.

• provides a shared language and guiding principles for achieving the best outcomes for every child by supporting a continuity of learning.

Our professional team at EHJ, confidently utilises these frameworks as they plan, implement and evaluate their educational programs and goals.

Our School Readiness Program incorporates project-based experiences that reflect their interests and ideas, exploring real-world topics in meaningful, engaging ways. Children are able to become active participants in their learning by:

• Leading their own learning through curiosity and creativity

• Strengthening their problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Practicing teamwork, communication, and collaboration

• Building their resilience, responsibility, and a strong sense of self