The rules
Early childhood education is a highly regulated field. Educators need to know that their programs fit with the curriculum frameworks and standards we work by.
The Australian regulatory framework is highly supportive of children learning outdoors and in nature. It is useful to know where supporting clauses and relevant regulations can be found.
In this section, we provide quotes from official documents which are relevant to planning and implementing outdoor learning programs.
A key thing you need to know is that the regulations are less restrictive and more supportive than many people assume. If you are wondering whether you are allowed to .....
the answer is probably yes.
Link from here to quotes from the EYLF, VEYLDF, Children's Services Regulations, and NQS.
Link also to some examples of risk/benefit assessments.
The Australian regulatory framework is highly supportive of children learning outdoors and in nature. It is useful to know where supporting clauses and relevant regulations can be found.
In this section, we provide quotes from official documents which are relevant to planning and implementing outdoor learning programs.
A key thing you need to know is that the regulations are less restrictive and more supportive than many people assume. If you are wondering whether you are allowed to .....
the answer is probably yes.
Link from here to quotes from the EYLF, VEYLDF, Children's Services Regulations, and NQS.
Link also to some examples of risk/benefit assessments.