1Positive experiences in early childhood set the foundation for lifelong learning, behaviour, health, and well-being.
2Partnerships with families and communities are essential.
3Each child is unique, and understanding the child is critical to successfully educating him.
4An intentional, planned program supports learning.
5Play and inquiry are learning approaches that capitalize on children’s natural curiosity and exuberance.
6Knowledgeable, responsive and reflective educators are essential.
7Problem solving and critical thinking, communication and collaboration, creativity and imagination and initiative are all capacities vital for success throughout school and beyond.
8A child’s learning and development is multidimensional. Developmental domains are highly interrelated.
9Information gained from assessments of young children’s progress must be used to benefit children (Not used to sort/ penalize / rank children)
10The Learning environment is considered the third teacher and is valued for its power to organise, promote relations ships and educate.
