As you may know, the department released updates to the EYLF & MTOP learning frameworks.
The 'v2.0' editions will be added to OWNA very soon, but in the meantime, why not download these FREE posters?
What's Changed with the EYLF?
Here's a quick rundown of the changes with the EYLF v2.0.
Practices
Some language changes and additions of new practices mean that the list of EYLF practices currently looks like this:
Holistic, integrated and interconnected approaches
Responsiveness to children
Play-based learning and intentionality
Learning environments
Cultural responsiveness
Continuity of learning and transitions
Assessment and evaluation for learning, development and wellbeing
Principles
Similarly, language changes and additions mean that the principles are now:
Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships
Partnerships
Respect for Diversity
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives
Equity, inclusion and high expectations
Sustainability
Critical reflection and ongoing professional learning
Collaborative leadership and teamwork
Outcomes
The outcomes have remained largely the same, with some language changes. To see the full list of new outcomes, download the EYLF poster.
What's Changed with MTOP?
Here's a rundown of MTOP v2.0 changes
Principles & Practices
Here are the new practices and principles.
Principles:
Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships
Partnerships
Respect for diversity
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives
Equity, inclusion and high expectations
Sustainability
Critical reflection and ongoing professional learning
Collaborative leadership and teamwork
Practices:
Holistic, integrated and interconnected approaches
Collaboration with children and young people
Play, leisure and intentionality
Environments
Cultural responsiveness
Continuity and transitions
Assessment and evaluation for wellbeing, learning and development
Outcomes
Lots of language changes meant that 18 of the elements within the outcomes changed. Download the MTOP poster to see the full list of new outcomes.
NOTE: OWNA will be adding these new frameworks in February 2023.
Services can use both the initial frameworks and v2.0 throughout 2023, and must move fully over to v2.0 in 2024. Therefore, both versions will be available on OWNA this year, and the EYLF/MTOP first editions will be archived from 2024.