Lessons learnt: the early years learning framework, early childhood teachers' professional learning and the leader's role

In the role as an external consultant I worked with three different early childhood organisations (a not-for-profit stand-alone centre in Sydney; a work-based centre in Canberra; and a not-for-profit organisation with three centres in Sydney), from between three to 18 months respectively. Thirteen teachers and five directors agreed to be interviewed after their projects were complete. This article outlines their attitudes towards the Early Years Learning Framework, the directors' and consultants' role and lessons learnt with this type of professional learning.