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Need a copy of the VEYLDF or Transition to School Resource Kit?

If you or someone in your service needs a printed copy of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) or the Transition to School Resource Kit, order one now. Electronic copies are also available to download.

School readiness funding menu - call for submissions

Providers can nominate programs and supports that build the skills and capabilities of educators, parents and carers to support children’s development for the school readiness funding menu.

Two years of subsidised kindergarten for all Victorian children

In an Australian first, 15 hours of subsidised kindergarten programs for three-year-olds will be available to all Victorian families. Marking the most significant reform to kinder services in a generation.

Ensuring every child has the best start to life

The Early Childhood Agreement for Children in Out-of-Home Care (OOHC) has been refreshed to make sure that all children have rewarding experiences that pave the way for success at school and beyond.

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Community Kinder Plus awarded for excellence

CKP have won the Emeritus Professor Collette Tayler Excellence in Educational Leadership award. The award celebrates an early childhood service that has supported its educators to use intentional teaching practices.

Early Childhood Teacher of the Year – Nicole Bechaz

Early childhood teacher Nicole Bechaz has recently been recognised for her work providing opportunities for children beyond a traditional kindergarten program.

Little readers win Premiers’ Reading Challenge

Thousands of children and young people from across Victoria have devoured thousands of books over the past few months as part of the Premiers' Reading Challenge (PRC).

Community hubs are smoothing the way from kinder to school

The Step Into Kinder educational program is a particular focus at Dandenong PS to smooth the transition to school for parents and children alike.