Primary education
Alternative labels
Primary schools
Report
Attitudes towards education in Australia
The aim of this paper is to consider the views and attitudes towards education in Australia, how these attitudes vary across the population, and how they have changed over time.
Report
The Things That Matter 4: views of 8-12 year olds on life, school and the community
This fourth Things That Matter report draws on responses from school children aged 8–12 years who participate in the South Australia’s Commissioner for Children and Young People's annual Student Voice Postcards initiative via their school.
Research Summary
Variations in schools’ readiness for change
This snapshot explores variations in schools’ readiness to implement a response to intervention (RTI) approach to improving children’s oral language and reading skills. It is a collaboration between the Australian Education Research Organisation and the Centre for Community and Child Health at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.
Research Summary
Which programs improve school readiness for vulnerable children?
The transition to school is a pivotal life stage for both children and their families, and a significant event for educators. This Evidence to Action Note outlines the key findings a recent school readiness rapid review.
Literature review
A rapid evidence review of early childhood programs to reduce harm and maltreatment and improve school readiness
This report details the findings of two rapid evidence reviews undertaken by Western Sydney University in 2021 to build the body of evidence about reducing harm and/or maltreatment for vulnerable children aged 0-5 years and improving school readiness for vulnerable children under six years of age.