Our pedagogy is guided and informed by the principles of the Early Years Learning Framework – Belonging, Being and Becoming.
The following learning outcomes within the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) are used to describe children’s learning:
- Children have a strong sense of identity
- Children are connected with and contribute to their world
- Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
- Children are confident and involved learners
- Children are effective communicators.
Royal Commission
On Sunday 27 August 2023, the Commissioner the Hon Julia Gillard AC, handed down the final report outlining the findings and recommendations of the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care. To read the full report visit: www.royalcommissionecec.sa.gov.au/
Early childhood education and care is important for all children. The Royal Commission’s final report has made recommendations about work that can be done to help provide the best start for all children in the early years from birth to age 5.
Three-year-old preschool will be implemented starting from 2026.
The state government has begun work on the areas of reform needed to implement the Royal Commission’s recommendations.
We will provide you with updates as we know more.
Any enquiries should be directed to the Department for Education via education.oeyroyalcommission@sa.gov.au