North Beachside
Kinder/Prep Network
School readiness:
what is important?
​"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world". Nelson Mandela
​The Victorian Early Years learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) guides all early childhood professionals as we work with children and their families from birth to eight years old. The framework includes common language about the expected outcomes and skills for children and provides support for a seamless transition across each early years setting, e.g. kindergarten to school, and ensures they have all the skills they need to be successful learners and contributing, capable citizens of the future.
The five core areas are developed around: identity, community, wellbeing, communication and learning.
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If you would like to listen to Molly Wright, an inspirational 7 year old talking about how important the first 5 years of a child's life are click here
Children have a strong sense of identity
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A child who understands their identity is one who feels safe and valued in the world around them. They know who they are and gain confidence in the fact that adults know who they are. Every child is different, every child has different strengths and these all come together to create a community that can adapt and succeed in an ever changing world.
Children are connected with and contribute to their world
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Our children are born curious and it is our responsibility, as the adults in their lives, to ensure that their curiosity is nurtured as they find out more about the world around them. Being curious encourages them to connect with the people, activities and places around them. Once they connect, the children can then learn what actions they can take to benefit themselves, their community and the natural world.
Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
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​Social and emotional wellbeing growth and development is necessary in order for children to flourish and thrive. Throughout their lives, they learn to manage their emotions, build resilience and persistence and begin to learn how to manage the ups and downs of life.
Children are effective communicators
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Communication is inextricably linked to the development of self-regulation, memory and problem solving. Communication enables us to form relationships with others, feel secure, included and worthy, learn from others, and collaborate with others.
Children are confident and involved learners
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Children who are confident and involved learners have positive dispositions toward learning, experience challenge and success in their learning and are able to contribute positively and effectively to other children's learning (DE&T)