Understanding the curriculum in the early years

Educators use the national Early Years Learning Framework to guide the learning and development of children from birth to five years of age.

A range of early childhood settings, including family day care, child care centres, preschools and integrated centres use the framework to design play-based programs that encourage children's:

• communication
• discovery
• imagination
• creativity.

This approach to early learning aims to help your child develop:

• a strong sense of identity
• connections with their world
• a strong sense of wellbeing
• confidence and involvement in their learning
• effective communication skills.

More information about the Early Years Learning Framework - including translation to other languages.

Related information

Other websites

MyChild website - Australian Government