EYLF Overview 

Goodstart Early Learning Bayswater north Goodstart Early Learning center  practices its learning in accordance with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), which is a policy document that guides the learning practice at the centre, helping the centre to become a child centred and nationally accredited learning environment. The EYLF is designed to support and enhance young children from 0 to 5 years old learning, by highlighting the importance of play as the key to the learning process (J. Howard, 2017b). At Goodstart, we practice the principles of EYLF including Belonging, Being, and Becoming. Belonging means that children are able to feel attached to their surrounding community and the people in it. Being is in the present, it accepts children as active learners, who are in the present. Becoming is about the growth and development children are going through to learn and develop skills to use in the future. These results do not only contribute to academic development but also social and emotional development of children that can help them to form a strong sense of self (Hyde et al., 2021).

Play-based learning is one of the most significant areas of the EYLF and it is a part of all activities at Goodstart Early Learning Bayswater north Goodstart Early Learning center . According to (J. Howard, 2017a) play gives children a chance to explore, create and learn about the world in a manner that makes sense to them. Play is not just a lot of fun, it is also a way to exercise mental ability, problem solving and developing relationships with peers. In guided play, children also start to acquire life skills that are crucial in life, including, communication, collaboration, and empathy. The framework promotes the use of educators who give attention to development of learning environments that are rich in experiences that facilitate holistic development of the child. This involves the stimulation of physical, mental and emotional growth of children in both structured and spontaneous activities. As an example, children at Goodstart are supposed to be encouraged to participate in such activities as storytelling, arts and crafts, and outdoor play, which help to stimulate various areas of learning, such as problem-solving, social interaction, and development of motor skills.

In addition, Goodstart has the belief in diversity and inclusions well-grounded in the EYLF. This framework also encourages the teachers to value and accept cultural diversity of the children and their families and ensure that every child is honoured and valued. Its importance can hardly be overestimated as it will help form a welcoming atmosphere where children of other backgrounds will be able to learn, grow and integrate into the learning community (Kearns, 2020). In conclusion, it can be said that Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) provides a holistic approach to early childhood learning and this is where practice is founded at Goodstart Early Learning Bayswater north Goodstart Early Learning center . The EYLF ensures that every child has the support and a chance to thrive basing on their leaning that involves play, cultural inclusivity, and general child development.