Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework

The Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) is a state-wide, curriculum for early childhood education implemented in Victoria, Australia, for working with children from birth to eight years of age to support literacy, numeracy, health and wellbeing.[1]

The VEYLDF was released in 2009 by the Department of Education and Training (Victoria) having been adapted from the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) for Australia, and implemented during 2010.[2] A key difference between the two frameworks include how EYLF focuses on children from birth to five years of age, while VEYLDF extends to eight years.[3][4] Both frameworks share the same five learning and development outcomes, with the VEYLDF linking to the first three year levels of the Victorian curriculum F-10 (Foundation - year 10).[5] While the EYLF moved to Version 2 in January 2023 the VEYLDF has no changes and remains in its original form.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ "Approved learning frameworks". Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority. Australian Government. 22 November 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  2. ^ Evaluation of the implementation of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework for all children from birth to eight years : early childhood professionals' perceptions of implementation activities and resources 2010-2011 : final report. Susanne Garvis, Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority. Melbourne: VCAA. 2012. ISBN 978-1-921702-98-3. OCLC 824683203.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  3. ^ Garvis, Susanne; Pendergast, Donna; Twigg, Danielle; Flückiger, Bev; Kanasa, Harry; Phillips, Carmel; Bishop, Maggie; Lockett, Kerryn; Leach, Darlene (1 June 2013). "The Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework: Managing Change in a Complex Environment". Australasian Journal of Early Childhood. 38 (2): 86–94. doi:10.1177/183693911303800211. hdl:10072/55687. S2CID 150503125.
  4. ^ Evidence-Based Learning and Teaching : a Look into Australian Classrooms. Melissa Barnes, Maria Gindidis, Sivanes Phillipson. London. 2018. ISBN 978-1-351-12936-7. OCLC 1031878518.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) CS1 maint: others (link)
  5. ^ "Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)". State Government of Victoria. 12 October 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  6. ^ "Education Ministers approve updates to national approved learning frameworks". ACECQA. 19 January 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2023.