The four guiding principles are A unique child: Every child is a unique child who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident, and self-assured; Children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships; Children learn and develop well in enabling environments with teaching and support from adults, who respond to their individual interests and needs, and help them to build their learning over time. Children benefit from a strong partnership between practitioners and parents. Children develop and learn at different rates.