[NEW] Overview of Early Years Development Framework (EYDF) 2023 and Putting EYDF 2023 into Practice
[NEW] Overview of Early Years Development Framework (EYDF) 2023 and Putting EYDF 2023 into Practice
About Course
This short course aims to guide Senior Infant Educators, Lead Early Years Educators, Centre Leaders, Senior Centre Leaders, Curriculum/ Pedagogy Specialists and ECDA Fellows on how to enhance centre practices by taking reference from Early Years Development Framework (EYDF) 2023. Participants will discuss how the developmental goals and C.H.I.L.D. Principles can be applied to improve quality care and education to children in the early years. Participants will review practices to better incorporate C.H.I.L.D. Principles and examine how educators can be supported to apply the principles when working with children.
Note: This course will be conducted via online learning.
This course is also available in Chinese here.
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- identify the links between the EYDF 2023 and NEL Framework 2022;
- identify C.H.I.L.D. Principles in practice and review practices to better incorporate C.H.I.L.D. Principles;
- examine how developmental goals are used in planning; and
- support the educators to work with the infant and toddler group.
Upon completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Attainment from the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA).
Entry Requirements
This course is for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- have completed an ECDA-recognised certificate or diploma in early childhood care and education;
- Be ECDA-certified as an L2 teacher; and
- Currently employed in a childcare centre registered or licensed with ECDA.
Fees Payable
This course is free for eligible educators!
Other funding support and financial schemes may be available.
Find out more here.
Please contact us for more information on course fees and available funding.
Other funding support and financial schemes may be available.
Find out more here.
Please contact us for more information on course fees and available funding.
Course Schedule
7 hours
11 May to 24 May 2026 (3 hours microlearning), 04 Jun 2026: 9am to 1pm (4 hours online workshop)
7 hours
25 May to 07 Jun 2026 (3 hours microlearning), 18 Jun 2026: 9am to 1pm (4 hours online workshop)
7 hours
20 Apr to 03 May 2026 (3 hours microlearning), 14 May 2026: 9am to 1pm (4 hours online workshop)
7 hours
23 Mar to 5 Apr 2026 (3 hours microlearning), 16 Apr 2026: 9am to 1pm (4 hours online workshop)
7 hours
27 Apr to 10 May 2026 (3 hours microlearning), 21 May 2026: 9am to 1pm (4 hours online workshop)
7 hours
18 May to 31 May 2026 (3 hours microlearning), 11 Jun 2026: 9am to 1pm (4 hours online workshop)
7 hours
13 Apr to 26 Apr 2026 (3 hours microlearning), 07 May 2026: 9am to 1pm (4 hours online workshop)
7 hours*
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NIEC(TP)
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct 2026, & Feb, Mar 2027
Please note:
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- This course will be conducted in the following structure:
Duration Learners are required to: 3 hours complete the microlearning sessions anytime within 2 weeks, and 4 hours attend a scheduled online workshop from 9am to 1pm
- This course will be conducted in the following structure:
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- *This course will be conducted based on an online microlearning format. Learners can complete the course anytime within 2 weeks.
- Course schedule is subject to changes. NIEC reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme and amend information without prior notice.
- Classes will only commence if the minimum class size is met. A confirmation email will be sent to you at least 3 weeks before course commencement.
Have questions? Connect with us!
Ms Low Wee Leng
Email: Low_Wee_Leng@niec.edu.sg
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