Early learning topics
Numeracy
Numeracy is the ability to apply maths concepts in all areas of life.
Literacy
Literacy is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts.
Learning Through Play
Children use play to learn as they discover, create, wonder, imagine, and reflect.
Transition to School
Transition is broad and covers the process of moving between home and early childhood settings or from early childhood settings to full-time school.
Wellbeing For Learning
Wellbeing positively influences student learning outcomes, and success in learning enhances student wellbeing.
Diverse Learning Needs
Find resources on a range of Diverse Learning needs topics; Becoming, Being, Belonging, Transition and Receiving a Diagnosis.
About the resource
About Early Years Foundations For Learning
The Early Years Foundations for Learning project responds to the Australian and International evidence that early learning matters for future school success.
The Research
The importance of family engagement in a child’s learning journey.
Continuing the Conversation
The early learner needs the care, consideration and teaching of the significant adults in their lives to be safe and to thrive.
Advice for new students
This Early Years Foundations for Learning Video Library contains some insightful videos from young students who have recently started their school journeys.
Family and Community Engagement
Catholic schools work in partnership with parents, staff and parishes as they accompany students on a journey of personal and spiritual growth - to think well, to feel well and to do good.
Early Years podcasts
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Read more about Podcast: Early Childhood Education and Care with Dr Loraine Fordham
Podcast: Early Childhood Education and Care with Dr Loraine Fordham
Listen to Dr Loraine Fordham speak about how to best support children with diverse learning needs in early years settings. -
Read more about Podcast: Foundations For Learning - Partnerships
Podcast: Foundations For Learning - Partnerships
This podcast focusses on the importance of building a positive family-school partnership. -
Read more about CSNSW Wellbeing Podcast with Andrew Fuller
CSNSW Wellbeing Podcast with Andrew Fuller
Listen to guest psychologist Andrew Fuller speak about anxiety and the importance of connecting, respecting and protecting all our young people. -
Read more about Podcast: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Podcast: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
In the Foundations for Learning podcast series, we discuss the critical role of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in supporting children during their early educational journey.