Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework: Birth to 8 years (Victorian Framework)
Supporting Children Learning English as an Additional Language in the Early Years (Birth to 6 years)
On 29 November 2011, the Minister for Children and Early Childhood, The Hon. Wendy Lovell, MLC and the Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship, The Hon. Nicholas Kotsiras MP, launched the Learning English as an Additional Language in the Early Years (birth to six years) resource (PDF - 2MB). The resource consists of a professional learning program of three training modules and a resource booklet for early childhood professionals working with children (birth to six years) and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
The resource builds out of the Discussion Paper by Dr Priscilla Clarke, Supporting Children Learning English as a Second Language in the Early Years (birth to six years) also featured on this page under resources.
Implementation Activities
- Professional Development for Early Childhood professionals working with children learning English as an additional language
- The Early Years Exchange NEW! Edition 8
- VEYLDF Outcomes links to the VELS
- Evidence Papers on the Practice Principles
- DEECD Professional Development Modules 1-4
Communication:
- Invitation to subscribe to the Early Years Alert
- Dedicated email - for all enquiries on the VEYLDF veyldf@edumail.vic.gov.au
Publications, Research and Presentations
- Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (PDF - 1.7MB)
- Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (2010) (PDF - 484KB)
- Report on the Trial and Validation of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (2009) (PDF - 874KB)
- Supporting Children Learning English as a Second Language in the Early Years 0-6 by Dr Priscilla Clarke (PDF - 312KB)
- Learning English as an Additional Language in the Early Years (birth to six years) by Dr Priscilla Clarke (PDF - 2MB) NEW!
- Links to other publications, research and presentations
Other links
- E4Kids – a landmark study of Early Childhood Education and Care in Australia
- Early Childhood Education and Care – a new website for early childhood professionals to share and exchange knowledge.
- Building Good Practice – This book provides early childhood professionals with different ways of looking at their practice, new ideas for thinking about children’s learning and how they might interact differently with children.
- Early Childhood Australia
- Inspire (formerly Shine Magazine)
- The Royal Children’s Hospital – Centre for Community Child Health – Policy Briefs
- DEECD - Transition a Positive Start to School
- The Early Years Framework for Australia, Belonging, Being, Becoming
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about the Victorian Framework.