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Preschool education describes the education of children prior to the age when they are deemed prepared for formal group schooling; i.e., kindergarten or first grade in elementary school. Preschool is generally considered appropriate for children three- to Major findings
From a national perspective, this inquiry found that preschool education is characterised by fragmentation, varying degrees of quality, no equitable access, and without a national vision, commitment or consistent approach.
The number of different approaches, funding formulas, terminology, child ratios, curriculum, costs, delivery hours and models promote inequity across Australia for young children in their preschool year.
The enormous variation of preschool education in Australia results in more “luck of the draw” than a sys... Preschool Education
Until 2002, preschool education was under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Social Affairs. In 2003 it became an integral part of the education system where it naturally belongs. The New Law on Preschool Education is prepared under which the last pre-school year becomes the compulsory or the 0 grade in the reformed education system. The work on defining the quality standards for the pre-s... |