Approved kindergarten program providers are required to deliver learning programs that align with the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline or another kindergarten learning program accredited by the Queensland Studies Authority.
The Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline builds on the Early Years Learning Framework 
, the national framework that guides early childhood educators working with children from birth to five years.
The Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline aims to maximise learning outcomes for children who participate in kindergarten programs in Queensland, providing specific advice to teachers about the development of kindergarten programs and monitoring of children's progress.
The Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline was trialled in 27 services across a range of settings to ensure that it was adaptable to a variety of environments.
Approved by the Queensland Studies Authority in September 2010, the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline took effect from January 2011.
A copy of the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline can be viewed at the Queensland Studies Authority website.
The 'Delivering quality kindergarten programs across Queensland' fact sheet 
218k provides information on the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline and its implementation.
The Queensland Studies Authority has legislative authority to accredit kindergarten learning programs developed by external organisations. Accredited kindergarten learning programs can be used by approved kindergarten program providers to guide the design and delivery of their funded kindergarten program.
Organisations can apply to the Queensland Studies Authority to have their kindergarten learning program accredited as equivalent to the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline. Information about the accreditation process, including the application form and fee, can be found on the Queensland Studies Authority website .
The Queensland Studies Authority has accredited the following kindergarten learning programs:
Professional development opportunities for kindergarten teachers are available through the Queensland Studies Authority . Their workshops focus on kindergarten teachers' professional practice and informed decision making in relation to the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline.
Other development opportunities and workshops are available from the Queensland College of Teachers and Early Childhood Teachers Association .
The Office for Early Childhood Education and Care held five professional development workshops for kindergarten teachers throughout Queensland, facilitated by Dr Laura Riffel. View the "Building systems for supporting positive behaviour in kindergarten programs: supporting universal access to kindergarten" videos.
This page was last reviewed on 18 Apr 2012
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