ELEMENTS OF THE EARLY YEARS
LEARNING FRAMEWORK
This diagram shows the integrated connections of the Vision, Principles, Practices and Learning Outcomes
that centre on children’s learning, development and wellbeing. Belonging, Being and Becoming overlap all
these elements.
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• Partnerships • Children are connected with
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• Learning environments • Children are confident and
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• Sustainability • Continuity of learning and
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Critical reflection and ongoing transitions
PRACTICES professional learning
• Assessment and evaluation
Holistic, integrated and interconnected approaches
Responsiveness to children • Collaborative leadership and for learning, development and
Play-based learning and intentionality teamwork wellbeing
Learning environments
Cultural responsiveness
Continuity of learning and transitions
Assessment and evaluation for learning, development and wellbeing
The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia V2.0, 2022