Early Learning Environment
Measures of the physical, social, and emotional conditions that shape children’s early development and learning.
Sub-domains and proficiencies
Definitions for each of the skills listed above can be found here.
Home Learning Environment -
The physical, social, and emotional conditions that shape children’s early development and learning at home.
- Physical environment
- Social and emotional climate
- Adult-child interactions
- Peer interactions
- Health and hygiene routines
- Learning resources
- Cognitive stimulation
Early Years Setting Learning Environment -
The physical, social, and emotional conditions that shape children’s early development and learning in a non-home environment (e.g. formal early childhood education settings, outdoor learning provision).
- Physical environment
- Social and emotional climate
- Adult-child interactions
- Peer interactions
- Health and hygiene practices
- Learning resources
- Cognitive stimulation