1. Listed in the table below are some of the key elements that must be present for the effective delivery of quality early childhood education and care.

For each element listed, describe one way it can be translated in early childhood settings. Think about policies, procedures, curriculum and routines.

Element

Performance criteria

a.Recognition of the family and relationships within the family as critical to healthy child development.

b.A key focus on the principles of development, learning and play.

c.Early childhood programs recognise that learning occurs in a social context and that family, cultural and environmental factors impact significantly on learning opportunities and learning outcomes for young children.

d.Recognition of the early years as a unique period.