A: No. There is no requirement in the National Regulations, the EYLF, or ACECQA guidance that says educators must add EYLF outcome numbers, sub‑outcomes, or codes to observations. Linking is optional, not mandatory. Documentation should support children’s learning, not overwhelm educators. When linking becomes a tick‑box exercise, it loses meaning and...
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