Early childhood education
Alternative labels
Early years learning framework
Early learning
Early education
Report
Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care: interim report
The interim report seeks the feedback of South Australians on the Commission's vision for the future of preschool. Views expressed in relation to the findings and 33 recommendations of this report will inform the Commission's final report due in August 2023.
Report
Learning starts at the local library: the role of NSW public libraries in solving the State’s early literacy crisis
The evidence presented in the report demonstrates that with the right strategies and resourcing, the public library system is ideally placed to develop and embed enhanced early literacy initiatives in New South Wales to solve the State’s literacy crisis.
Report
Collapse and recovery: how the COVID-19 pandemic eroded human capital and what to do about it
Worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic has been an enormous shock to mortality, economies and daily life. This report estimates the impacts of the pandemic on the human capital of young children, school-age children and youth, and discusses the urgent actions needed to reverse the damage.
Briefing paper
Child and family hubs: an important ‘front door’ for equitable support for families across Australia
In this paper, the authors explore what is meant by a child and family hub, and identify core components that underpin the delivery of these hubs that have emerged from Australian and international research.
Discussion paper
The Early Years Strategy: discussion paper
Developing the Early Years Strategy is an opportunity to have a national conversation about what Australians want for young children and their families, and where the government should direct their efforts to achieve these aspirations. This discussion paper supports the submission process and includes questions to guide submissions.