The National Quality Framework includes two approved learning frameworks that support and promote children’s learning.
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Approved learning frameworks
Learning frameworks guide early childhood teachers and educators in the design, delivery and evaluation of quality learning and development. There are two nationally approved learning frameworks:
- Belonging, Being and Becoming, for children aged 0 to 5
- My Time, Our Place, for school-aged children.
Both frameworks are available on the ACECQA website.
Updated frameworks came into effect on 1 February 2024. ACECQA has resources to help you implement the updated frameworks.
Birth to five years
Belonging, Being & Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework is a guide to supporting and nurturing children’s learning from birth to 5 years, including the transition to school.
The frameworks were developed by the Australian Government in consultation with:
- state and territory governments
- the early childhood education and care sector
- academics.
Services are encouraged to develop their own strategies to meet the framework’s objectives.
Resources for educators
ACECQA has resources that help educators implement the Early Years Learning Framework.
School-age children
My Time, Our Place: The Framework for School Age Care is a guide to help services develop opportunities for school-age children.
Resources for educators
ACECQA has resources that help educators implement the Early Years Learning Framework.