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Variation Of Preschool Education In Australia

Last Updated Aug 6, 2008 05:23 AM

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 systematic, well-planned program.
We need a vision and a commitment to preschool that is shared between the Commonwealth and the states and territories.
The inquiry considered a range of issues within the Terms of Reference and received input from hundreds of stakeholders from all states and territories.
Meetings with key stakeholders and visits to preschools settings across Australia occurred between late 2003 and early 2004.
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