With the introduction of the Early Years Learning Framework (2009) we have seen an increased emphasis on children’s emotional and social learning. However even now, 9 years on and we still seem to see a heavier focus on social rather than emotional development. But you can’t have effective social skills without strong emotional development. A child’s emotional development feeds heavily in to their social, cognitive and language skills. It should be at the foundation of all ou

The Early Years Learning Framework (DEEWR, 2009, p. 13) sets out five principles of early education and the fifth and final one is “Ongoing learning and reflective practice”. These principles are founded on early childhood research and theory, as are the practices and outcomes. This blog is designed to help educators understand the links between early childhood theory and this fifth and very important principle of the EYLF, in addition to how this theory has now been reinforc

The Early Years Learning Framework (DEEWR, 2009, p. 13) sets out five principles of early education and the fourth is “Respect for diversity”. These principles are founded on early childhood research and theory, as are the practices and outcomes. This blog is designed to help educators understand the links between early childhood theory and this fourth and very important principle of the EYLF, in addition to how this theory has now been reinforced with current research in to

The Early Years Learning Framework (DEEWR, 2009, p. 12) sets out five principles of early education and the second is “High Expectations and Equity”. These principles are founded on early childhood research and theory, as are the practices and outcomes. This blog is designed to help educators understand the links between early childhood theory and this third and very important principle of the EYLF, in addition to how this theory has now been reinforced with current research

The Early Years Learning Framework (DEEWR, 2009, p. 12) sets out five principles of early education and the second is “Partnerships”. These principles are founded on early childhood research and theory, as are the practices and outcomes. This blog is designed to help educators understand the links between early childhood theory and this second and very important principle of the EYLF, in addition to how this theory has now been reinforced with current research in to child dev