Our Early Education Program (EEP) is guided by the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF). Learning experiences are tailored to each student’s developmental stage with a focus on building emergent literacy skills such as speaking, listening and early engagement with print and symbols. Students are provided with opportunities to develop communication skills through structured routines, play-based learning, and meaningful interactions. The use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), such as visual supports and communication devices, supports students in their understanding of language, helping build vocabulary, comprehension, and social communication. Shared reading, songs, and interactive storytelling help students connect sounds, words, and images as well as build comprehension. Teachers scaffold learning by modelling early reading behaviours, such as following text, turning pages, and predicting what comes next. These early literacy experiences help students connect with others, explore their world, and develop pathways for future learning.