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7–10Child Studies 7–10 Syllabus

Record of changes
Implementation from 2028
Expand for detailed implementation advice

Content

Stage 5

Options

Teachers select options from:

  • Birth to 5 years
  • Early childhood education and care
  • The mental health and wellbeing of children
  • Children globally
  • School-developed option.
Early childhood education and care (option)
Introduction to early childhood education and care
  • Explain reasons why families may require early childhood education and care services

  • Outline types of formal early childhood education and care services

  • Explain why families may choose informal childcare options

  • Evaluate information and services available for families when selecting early childhood education and care services

  • Describe subsidies and support for families in accessing early childhood education and care services

  • Analyse changes made to support child growth, development and care in the early childhood education and care sector over time

Meeting the needs of children in early childhood education and care services
  • Explain ways early childhood education and care services meet the learning, health and safety needs of children, including those from diverse backgrounds

  • Describe ways early childhood education and care services provide opportunities for children to develop social and emotional skills

  • Analyse strategies used by early childhood education and care services to acknowledge cultural beliefs and practices

  • Analyse the role of allied health services in supporting children with diverse needs in early childhood education and care services

  • Examine the legislation and regulations that early childhood education services are required to follow

  • Analyse how early childhood education and care services provide opportunities to implement Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Knowledges

  • Examine cultural activities and experiences for children in early childhood education and care services

  • Assess ways families, schools and early childhood education and care services support children’s transition to school

Careers and opportunities in the early childhood education and care sector
  • Identify opportunities for working with children

  • Discuss skills and attributes required to work effectively with children

  • Describe training or educational opportunities related to a career in early childhood education and care

  • Explain the importance of culturally responsive training for early childhood education and care staff in meeting the needs of children from diverse backgrounds

  • Explain the importance of Culturally responsive training for early childhood education and care staff in meeting the needs of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, children, families and Communities

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