Our Curriculum
At Affinity Education, we believe that the best approach to early childhood education is one that nurtures each child’s individual development through a balance of play, exploration, and structured learning.
Our Lifelong Learning Curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and support every stage of a child’s growth.
With a focus on fostering essential life skills, our approach is rooted in research and best practices, ensuring that children develop the strong foundation they need for future success.
The Lifelong Learning Curriculum
The Lifelong Learning Curriculum is regarded as the most advanced approach to early education in Australia.
It draws on the best models of early education, including the traditional practices from Montessori and Reggio Emilia, but also incorporates contemporary research and evidence informed practices drawn from attachment theory and the Circle of Security, language development from Abecedarian, and Project Based Learning.
Learn more about the different approaches to early childhood education here.
In Line with Australia's Early Years Learning Framework
The Lifelong Learning Curriculum aligns to Australia's Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). It takes the five key learning outcomes and contextualises this for the specific needs of babies, toddlers and 3-5 years old's, setting even the youngest children up for a lifetime love of learning.
The Curriculum is developed for three discreet age groups (babies, toddlers, and 3-5 year old's). Each age group has a specific educational focus that builds through the curriculum and culminates as children prepare to graduate to primary school.
Instilling a Lifetime Love of Learning
Healthy Beginnings
The Healthy Beginnings Program, part of our Lifelong Learning Curriculum, is grounded in the Circle of Security approach, which strengthens the attachment bond between babies and their caregivers. By fostering secure attachments, educators provide a safe and nurturing environment where babies feel confident to explore and seek comfort when needed. This relationship-based approach promotes emotional regulation, social competence, and overall wellbeing, ensuring each child's healthy development from their earliest years.
Early Experiences
The Early Experiences Program builds on the Healthy Beginnings Program by incorporating the Abecedarian Approach for children aged one to three. This approach emphasises creating a language-rich environment through interactive teaching strategies like conversational reading, learning games, and enriched caregiving. By embedding rich language and responsive interactions into daily routines, the program supports toddlers’ language development, social competence, and overall success, laying a strong foundation for future academic and social outcomes.
School Readiness
The School Readiness Program within our Lifelong Learning Curriculum uses Project Based Learning, an approach that engages children in hands-on projects exploring real-world questions. Through active investigation, children develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, while integrating key areas such as numeracy, literacy, STEM, and the arts. Special programs like Big Thinkers STEM, Aussie Wildlife Champions, Reading Eggs & MathSeeds, and Positive Living Skills further enrich the curriculum, preparing children for future academic success and life skills.
Included in the Lifelong Learning Curriculum
We know that all children are capable of realising their full potential if they are in the right environment. That is why we use project-based learning, appropriate technology and enrichment programs to spark the best experiences.
Positive Living Skills
This program is designed to equip children with essential skills for mental and emotional wellbeing. It helps them develop healthy self esteem and positive relationships, plus gives them tools and strategies that will help in all aspects of their life. Endorsed by Beyond Blue.
Reading Eggs & MathSeeds
These fun, engaging technology-based games help children learn foundational reading, mathematics and problem solving skills. Families enroled in our School Readiness program receive full access to these programs (valued at $250) at no additional charge.
Big Thinkers STEM
Our Big Thinkers STEM program focuses on engaging children's interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. It covers topics like natural science, weather, physics, and biology using a learning-through-play and hands-on approach.
First Nations Education
We have partnered with Wandana Aboriginal Education to deliver a purpose-built Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural education program for children. This immersive cultural learning experience includes weekly classroom activities, as well as an authentic Aboriginal handmade artefacts and education kit.
Aussie Wildlife Champions
Developed in partnership with the Australian Wildlife Conservancy, this program aims to support young children build an understanding of our unique Australian animals and habitats, as well as foundational aspects of conservation.
Early Years Toolbox
This app-based assessment tool for children aged 4-5 years is designed to accurately assesses their learning and development in areas such as numeracy, vocabulary, working memory, and aspects of self-regulation. This information in turn helps educators identify future intentional teaching opportunities.
