A vision for the early years

1. A vision for the early years

3. Welcome to the Queensland kindergarten learning guideline … • a vision for the early years

4. shared through national and Queensland documents

6. Our shared vision is of …

7. engaged learners

9. building future success.

12. Our shared vision is of children …

13. in the here and now …

15. belonging …

17. being …

19. becoming.

21. Kindergarten promotes all children’s learning.

22. Educators help children to …

23. have a strong sense of identity

25. be connected with and contribute to their world

27. have a strong sense of wellbeing

29. be confident and involved learners

31. be effective communicators

33. build success for life.

34. Quality early years programs: putting frameworks together

35. National context Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) National Quality Standard (NQS) Supporting quality programs for children from birth to five years.

36. Queensland context Provides more specific advice for the Kindergarten Year (year prior to Prep). Queensland kindergarten learning guideline (QKLG) EYLF informs...

37. Will the QKLG help me with the NQS? • QKLG and EYLF support services to address National Quality Standards. • Implementing QKLG in kindergarten settings = Implementing EYLF.

38. Why use the QKLG? helps meet the criteria to become an approved kindergarten program provider qualified kindergarten teacher Implementing QKLG in kindergarten settings + (Office for Early Childhood Education and Care)

39. Why have a qualified teacher? Research shows that children who attend early childhood programs provided by qualified teachers have better learning outcomes.

40. Why have a kindergarten program? • Kindergarten builds strong connections between prior-to-school and school programs.

41. Queensland kindergartens … • embrace the inclusive vision that “all children experience learning that is engaging and builds success for life” (EYLF).

42. Queensland kindergartens … • promote: • children’s right to experience the joy of childhood • learning through both emergent and planned experiences.

43. TheQKLG and the EYLF … • are aligned in terms of: • perspectives • principles • practices • focuses for learning.

44. Aligned perspectives • “Our image of the child is rich in potential, strong, powerful, competent, and most of all connected to adults and other children.” • (Malaguzzi, L 1993, “For an education based on relationships”, Young Children, November, p. 10)

45. Aligned principles

46. Aligned practices Embracing diverse children, families and communities Working in partnerships Responding to children’s ideas and interests Creating engaging learning environments Learning through play Responsive, intentional teaching practices

47. Aligned focuses for learning

48. Together the EYLF and QKLG promote …

49. a shared vision for the early years.

50. Focus questions • How does your service reflect the vision for the early years presented in the EYLF and QKLG? • What value will a kindergarten program, that aligns with the shared vision for early years, add to your service?