Topics in this section Learning frameworks The Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, guidelines and practice resources for birth to eight years Practice principles for teaching birth to eight years Eight principles to help you implement the VEYLDF framework in your everyday practice Early Start Kindergarten Early Start Kindergarten provides eligible children with 15 hours of free or low-cost kindergarten per week. Moving to primary school (transitions) Support families and children make a smooth transition to school Gifted and talented children Identify and teach young gifted and talented children Literacy Teaching Toolkit for early childhood Practical advice on language and literacy skills from birth to five years