Essential Resources is Australia’s leading provider of early childhood education resources – and we’ve brought together our best for you. The EYLF Outcomes and NQS Resource Pack is written by award-winning educators and sector leaders who understand the challenges you face around NQS, NQF, and EYLF V2.0 outcomes.
Inside this FAQ you’ll find out more about the expert guidance, practical tools, templates and reflection prompts, plus real-world insights to inspire your team. It’s everything you need to support professional growth and centre-wide quality improvement – and ultimately deliver the best outcomes for every child.
Who are Essential Resources and why should I invest in this pack?
Essential Resources is Australia’s leading provider of early childhood education resources. Every book in the EYLF and NQS Resource Pack is authored by highly experienced professionals, including award-winning educators, academics and sector leaders.
With this pack, you gain:
- expert guidance on the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF V2.0), National Quality Standard (NQS) and National Quality Framework (NQF)
- practical tools, templates and reflection prompts
- insights from real-world, sector-experienced educators
- support for professional growth and centre-wide quality improvement.
The end goal? Achieving the highest-quality outcomes for all children in your early childhood setting.
Here’s everything you need to know…
Who are these resources for?
The EYLF and NQS Resource Pack is curated to support everyone working in early childhood education in Australia – from early childhood educators to centre directors, educational leaders to support staff.
Whether you’re teaching, mentoring colleagues or leading curriculum development, these resources provide a core library of practical strategies, templates and reflection tools to support your daily practice – and that of your team.
Our expert authors include Bridie Raban, Susie Rosback, Kay Margetts, Sarah Wilson and Bernadette Waters, ensuring you learn from some of the sector’s most experienced professionals.
I don’t know where to start. What’s the first book I should read?
- If you are a new graduate or looking to refresh your EYLF V2.0 knowledge, we recommend reading EYLF and NQS without Tears (4th edn) Its step-by-step approach and practical examples make it easy to implement immediately.
- Next, we suggest exploring Assessment and Learning (2nd edn) for planning, assessment and self-evaluation. Also, these two practical resources – Early Years Learning Framework in Practice (3rd edn) and Principles and Practices for Driving the EYLF (3rd edn) – offer excellent guidance on navigating the EYLF.
- To build your knowledge further, The National Quality Standard (3rd edn) aligns practice with the EYLF and NQS to create engaging, high-quality learning environments that foster every child’s growth and wellbeing.
- For centres wanting to go beyond the NQS requirements, Exceeding the Standards (3rd edn) is your go-to resource.
How does this range support understanding of EYLF V2.0 outcomes and NQS?
The EYLF and NQS Resource Pack goes beyond theory – it helps you navigate the curriculum framework and reflect on the set of quality standards.
- The National Quality Standard (3rd edn) maps the NQS to the EYLF and provides reflection questions for continuous improvement.
- Exceeding the Standards (3rd edn) shows how to progress beyond the achieving rating, including updated child-safe practices.
Together, the books in this pack give you a comprehensive understanding of EYLF, NQS and quality early childhood practice.
How do these books help me reference the EYLF V2.0 outcomes?
Each book below links directly to the EYLF Principles, Practices and Learning Outcomes. This ‘perfect duo’ will help you simplify referencing and application of the EYLF in your service.
- Principles and Practices for Driving the EYLF (3rd edn) describes and explains the importance of the 8 Principles and 7 Practices in the EYLF V2 and provides reflection questions for teams.
- Early Years Learning Framework in Practice (3rd edn) provides practical guidance on how to interpret and implement the EYLF V2.0 and learning outcomes for children of all ages.
Will these resources help me incorporate the EYLF V2.0 outcomes and NQS into my daily practice?
Yes! Together they will arm you and your team with the confidence to deepen your understanding of the EYLF and NQS, put them into practice to meet, then exceed expectations.
The National Quality Standard (3rd edn) makes sense of the National Quality Framework. It explains each Quality Area and element, then guides you to reflect on strengths and plan improvements. A practical support for building confidence and preparing for assessment.
Exceeding the Standards Revised (3rd edn) is for more experienced educators and leadership wanting to move beyond meeting the NQS. This guide shows you what exceeding looks like across all seven Quality Areas. With practical strategies and insights, it helps you prepare effectively for assessment and achieve higher ratings.
EYLF and NQS without Tears (4th edn) will strengthen your understanding of the updated EYLF principles and practices. With clear explanations, reflection questions, and examples of learning stories, this resource helps you refine documentation and confidently align your practice within the framework.
Early Years Learning Framework in Practice (3rd edn) will help you to plan with confidence using strategies linked directly to the EYLF V2.0 outcomes. This resource supports you across age groups, strengthens your self-evaluation, and guides your Quality Improvement Plan – helping you be assessment-ready with evidence of strong practice.
Principles and Practices for Driving the EYLF (3rd edn) will deepen your pedagogy with its practical guide to the eight principles and seven practices of the EYLF. Each section explains why it matters, how to implement it, and includes reflection prompts to support collaboration and professional growth.
Assessment and Learning (2nd edn) will streamline your planning and documentation. It explains why and how to document learning within EYLF V2.0 outcomes, explores effective assessment approaches, and provides reflection prompts – helping you save time while strengthening intentional practice.
Combined, these resources will help your whole team to make intentional, evidence-based decisions and upskill your setting – every day.
So, what are you waiting for?
Whether your team includes new graduates or those wanting to build their knowledge and skills or are aiming to exceed NQS standards, the EYLF and NQS Resource Pack will equip them to deliver high-quality, intentional and inclusive education to all children.
Take the next step. Invest in you and your team’s professional growth today. The EYLF & NQS Resource Pack will bring practical guidance, expert insights and confidence to your early childhood setting.
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