# EYLF Learning Outcomes: A Plain Guide to EYLF V2.0 > The five EYLF V2.0 learning outcomes in plain words, with sub-outcomes, observation examples and early childhood resources made by Australian educators. ## The EYLF V2.0 Learning Outcomes, Explained Simply The Early Years Learning Framework, or EYLF, is the national framework for children from birth to 5 years and through the transition to school. Its full name is *Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia*. The current version is [EYLF V2.0](https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-01/EYLF-2022-V2.0.pdf), dated 2022, and services have been required to use it since 1 February 2024. At its centre are five learning outcomes. They describe what educators hope every child will grow into, and they are the language most services use in programming and documentation. I have written a page for each outcome below, with its sub-outcomes in plain words, what it looks like for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, and short observation examples you can adapt. Every row of resources on these pages comes from TeachBuySell sellers, filtered to early childhood. ## Popular EYLF-Linked Resources _(Dynamic listing feed — browse at the page URL for live results.)_ ## The Five EYLF Learning Outcomes The five outcomes are the same in V2.0 as they were in the first version. What changed is the detail under them. Here is each one in a sentence, with a link to its full page. ### [Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity](/teacher-guides/eylf-outcome-1-identity) Children feel safe and secure, grow in autonomy, resilience and agency, feel good about who they are, and learn to treat others with care and respect. ### [Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world](/teacher-guides/eylf-outcome-2-connected-world) Children see themselves as part of their family and community, respond to difference with respect, notice what is fair, and care for the environment. ### [Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing](/teacher-guides/eylf-outcome-3-wellbeing) Children grow strong socially, emotionally and physically, and start to look after their own health and safety. ### [Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners](/teacher-guides/eylf-outcome-4-confident-learners) Children are curious and persistent, try out ideas and solve problems, carry what they learn into new situations, and use people, places and materials to learn. ### [Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators](/teacher-guides/eylf-outcome-5-communicators) Children talk, listen and gesture with others, enjoy books and stories, express ideas through art, music and play, begin to understand letters, numbers and patterns, and use digital technologies to find information and share ideas. > **Note:** The outcomes are not a checklist. The framework says children move towards them in different ways and at different rates, and learning is not always linear. ## Fine Motor and Hands-On Play Resources _(Dynamic listing feed — browse at the page URL for live results.)_ ## Belonging, Being and Becoming: How the Framework Fits Together The EYLF has four parts: a vision, principles, practices and learning outcomes. ### The vision: belonging, being and becoming - **Belonging** is knowing where and with whom you belong. It comes from trusting relationships with family, educators and community. - **Being** is childhood in the here and now. The early years are not only preparation for the future. - **Becoming** is the fast change of the early years, as children grow in knowledge, skills and relationships. ### The eight principles 1. Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships 2. Partnerships 3. Respect for diversity 4. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives 5. Equity, inclusion and high expectations 6. Sustainability 7. Critical reflection and ongoing professional learning 8. Collaborative leadership and teamwork ### The seven practices 1. Holistic, integrated and interconnected approaches 2. Responsiveness to children 3. Play-based learning and intentionality 4. Learning environments 5. Cultural responsiveness 6. Continuity of learning and transitions 7. Assessment and evaluation for learning, development and wellbeing The principles describe what educators believe, the practices describe what they do, and the outcomes describe what they are aiming for with each child. For more on the play practice, see my guide to [play-based learning activities](/teacher-guides/play-based-learning-activities). ## Feelings and Emotions Resources for Early Childhood _(Dynamic listing feed — browse at the page URL for live results.)_ ## Using the Outcomes in Programming and Documentation The EYLF describes a **planning cycle** with five steps: observe, assess, plan, implement and evaluate. The framework says documentation happens at every step, not only at the end. ### A simple way to link an observation to an outcome 1. **Write what you saw and heard.** Keep it factual: what the child did, said and chose. 2. **Say what it shows.** Name the learning in plain words: persistence, turn taking, counting, a new word. 3. **Name the outcome and sub-outcome.** Pick the one or two that fit best. You do not need all five. 4. **Plan what comes next.** One idea to extend the learning tomorrow or next week. ### A short example > **Tip:** Made-up example. *Mia (4) spent 15 minutes at the block corner building a ramp for the cars. When the cars fell off the side, she added blocks along the edges and tried again, saying "now they stay on". This shows Outcome 4: she tested an idea, changed her plan and kept going. Next: offer tubes and planks to explore slopes.* That is four sentences, and it does the whole job. Longer narrative documentation is covered in my guide to [learning story examples and templates](/teacher-guides/learning-story-examples-and-templates). ### Where the outcomes show up in the National Quality Standard The [National Quality Standard](https://www.acecqa.gov.au/nqf/national-quality-standard) looks at your educational program in Quality Area 1. Assessors want to see that the program is based on an approved learning framework, that each child's learning is documented, and that what you observe shapes what you plan. ## Transition to School Resources _(Dynamic listing feed — browse at the page URL for live results.)_ ## The EYLF and the Move to School The EYLF runs through the transition to school, and the first year of school builds on it. The [Australian Curriculum](https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/) for Foundation is written to follow on from the EYLF, so a child's learning in the outcomes carries into their first year. Many services write a transition statement for each child in their final year before school. In NSW the department provides a [guide to the Transition to School Statement](https://education.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/main-education/early-childhood-education/working-in-early-childhood-education/media/documents/transition-to-school/Guide_to_completing_the_Transition_to_School_Statement.pdf) organised around the EYLF outcomes, and in Victoria services use the Transition Learning and Development Statement. Your observations against the outcomes through the year are what make these quick to write. For speech and language before school, see [school readiness: speech and language](/teacher-guides/school-readiness-speech-language), and for state starting ages, [school starting age in Australia](/teacher-guides/school-starting-age-australia). ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How many EYLF learning outcomes are there? There are five. Children have a strong sense of identity; children are connected with and contribute to their world; children have a strong sense of wellbeing; children are confident and involved learners; and children are effective communicators. Each outcome has between three and five sub-outcomes, 20 in total in EYLF V2.0. ### What is the difference between EYLF V1 and EYLF V2.0? The five outcomes stayed the same, but the framework around them grew. The 2009 version had five principles and eight practices. [EYLF V2.0](https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-01/EYLF-2022-V2.0.pdf) has eight principles, adding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, Sustainability, and Collaborative leadership and teamwork. It has seven practices: learning through play and intentional teaching became one practice, Play-based learning and intentionality, and cultural competence became cultural responsiveness. Some sub-outcomes were reworded too. Outcome 3 now has three sub-outcomes including mental health and personal safety, Outcome 4 adds a growth mindset, and Outcome 5 now says digital technologies. ### When did EYLF V2.0 become mandatory? Services have been required to use the updated approved learning frameworks since 1 February 2024, as the [NSW Department of Education confirmed](https://education.nsw.gov.au/early-childhood-education/leadership/news/implementing-the-approved-learning-frameworks-v2.html). The V2.0 document itself is dated 2022 and was released in early 2023, with 2023 as a year to get familiar with it. ### How do I link an observation to an EYLF outcome? Write what the child did and said, name the learning it shows in plain words, then choose the one or two sub-outcomes that fit best and note what you will offer next. For example: building a ramp, watching the cars fall and then adding side walls shows Outcome 4, testing and adapting an idea. Each outcome page in this guide has more examples, and the [learning stories guide](/teacher-guides/learning-story-examples-and-templates) shows a longer format. ### What does belonging, being and becoming mean? It is the vision of the EYLF. Belonging is knowing where and with whom you belong. Being is childhood in the present, not only preparation for later. Becoming is the fast change that happens as children learn and grow. Every part of the framework connects back to these three ideas. ### Does the EYLF apply to Foundation and school age care? The EYLF covers birth to 5 years and the transition to school. Outside school hours care uses a separate approved framework, My Time, Our Place (MTOP V2.0). In Victoria, services can also use the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework. Foundation teachers often draw on the EYLF because the Australian Curriculum for Foundation builds on it. ### Can I find free EYLF resources on TeachBuySell? Yes. 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