At Waterfall Gully Preschool our practices and curriculum are guided by the Victorian and National Developmental Frameworks. Our observations of the children are grouped into the five learning outcomes (Identity, Community, Communication, Learning and Wellbeing) identified within both Frameworks.
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The National Framework, the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Version 2.0, is focused around the three elements of Practice, Principles and Learning Outcomes. Click the link to learn more about the frameworks that we are guided by.
https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-01/EYLF-2022-V2.0.pdf
The National Quality Standards dictate how we run our service and our Quality Rating is assessed from the Standards.
Waterfall Gully Preschool is currently rated as “Exceeding” the National Standards.
http://www.acecqa.gov.au/national-quality-framework/assessments-and-ratings
http://www.startingblocks.gov.au/
Preschoolers – Learning and Development
The Department of Education and Training has some valuable information on their website about Early Childhood services and the learning and development of your Preschooler.
Please see link below.
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/childhood/parents/health/Pages/preschoolers.aspx