Individual Learning Plans
Celebrate the uniqueness in every child
Personalised learning as part of our Family Promise
Our Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) are a key component of our Family Promise to provide personalised learning for every child and work in partnership with families to keep you informed about your child’s progress
Our Individual Learning Plans help us understand each child as an individual and support their learning, development and wellbeing through play-based learning, guided by intentionality and aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework.
What is an Individual Learning Plan?
An Individual Learning Plan is a personalised approach created for your child by their teachers and educators, in partnership with you.
Each plan reflects your child’s:
- interests and learning dispositions
- strengths and learning style
- current development and next learning steps
Individual Learning Plans include clear goals that support your child’s learning and development acrosskey areas of the Early Years Learning Framework, including identity, connection, wellbeing, confidence as a learner, and communication.
Why Individual Learning Plans matter
Every child learns differently. Individual Learning Plans allow educators to tailor learning experiences to suit each child’s needs, interests, and stage of development.
This personalised approach aims to support each child to feel:
- seen and understood
- supported and confident
- encouraged to explore and try new things
- celebrated for who they are
For families, Individual Learning Plans provide clarity about how learning is planned, supported, and reviewed over time.
How Individual Learning Plans support learning
Individual Learning Plans guide educators in planning meaningful learning experiences each day.
Educators observe children closely, , and use this understanding to:
- set meaningful and achievable learning goals
- plan intentional teaching experiences
- extend learning based on your child’s interests
- support social, emotional, language and cognitive development, aligned with early learning outcomes
Each plan is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect your child’s progress and changing interests.
A learning plan that moves with your child
Your child’s Individual Learning Plan moves with them as they transition between rooms, supporting continuity in their learning.
Educators build on your child’s existing knowledge, experiences and ways of learning (their “funds of knowledge”), helping them feel secure, confident and connected as they move through different stages.
Working together with families
Children achieve the best outcomes when families and educators work in partnership. Families are encouraged to share insights, observations and goals, helping to ensure ILPs remain relevant and meaningful.
Families are invited to speak with their child’s teacher or educator to discuss learning goals and ways to support learning at home.
Accessing your child’s Individual Learning Plan
Your child’s Individual Learning Plan is available digitally through the Xplor app.
- Login to the Xplor app on your mobile or tablet, or Xplor Home Web (login.myxplor.com) on a computer.
- Navigate to the Tables tab.
- Open the ILP document in full screen to explore your child’s learning, including personalised goals, individual learning cycles and summative assessments
Tip: Enable notifications in Xplor Home to be alerted whenever the ILP is updated.
Our promise to families
Individual Learning Plans are a core part of our Family Promise to provide personalised learning for every child.
By recognising each child as a confident and involved learner and working in partnership with families, we support their sense of belonging, learning, development and wellbeing.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Your child’s Individual Learning Plan is developed by their teachers and educators through ongoing observation, reflection, and conversations with families. Educators consider your child’s interests, strengths, and learning needs when identifying goals and shaping learning experiences.
Families are an important part of the process. Your insights, goals, and observations help educators better understand your child and ensure learning goals are meaningful and relevant to your family.
The Individual Learning Plan guides how educators respond to and extend your child’s learning each day. It informs the activities, interactions, and teaching moments they provide, ensuring experiences are intentional and personalised rather than one-size-fits-all.
When your child transitions to a new room, their Individual Learning Plan moves with them. This supports continuity and helps new educators understand your child’s development, goals and progress from the very beginning.
Families can view their child’s Individual Learning Plan through the Xplor app and speak with their child’s educators at any time to discuss progress, goals, and next steps.
No. Individual Learning Plans work alongside daily conversations, updates, and observations. They provide a broader picture of your child’s development over time, while everyday communication keeps families connected to their child’s experiences each day.
Every child learns differently.
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