Early Years Learning Framework
North Rocks Preschools curriculum reflects current early childhood theory and practise as recommended by the ‘Early Years Learning Framework for Australia – Belonging, Being and Becoming, by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace.
The children’s interests are the basis for our program. By observing children, finding out what they want to learn and extending their knowledge, we aim to show children what they want to learn is important and respected.
Our long term goal for each child is to develop a love of learning. We observe children on a regular basis and ensure that we document any special achievements or interests, we then use these observations to formulate a curriculum for your child that builds on their strengths and interests as well as promoting any areas of development that may need assistance.
You will receive an electronic version of your child’s ‘portfolio’ at the end of the year but are welcome to view it at any time just by asking your child’s teacher. The portfolio is based on the Learning Frameworks 5 learning goals:
- A strong sense of identity
- Connections with their world
- A strong sense of well being
- Confidence and involvement in their learning; and
- Effective communication skills
Young children learn by doing, touching, experimenting, choosing, talking and negotiating. The whole world is a potential curriculum for the young child. Our curriculum acknowledges and supports the interests that emerge from the daily lives of the children. Our children’s curious appetites are filled with experiences that quench their natural desire to learn. At North Rocks Preschool, the children provide the ideas that form the foundation for the curriculum that is prepared, organised, coordinated and facilitated by educators.