This rapid evidence review examines the impact of preschool delivery practices on child outcomes. It found mixed evidence regarding the impact of teacher qualifications but largely positive effects of preschool attendance, duration and quality. The review indicates a need for further research and more up-to-date data to inform current policy settings.

This report outlines the findings of an independent review of best practice in early childhood intervention (ECI), undertaken as part of the implementation of Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031. It makes recommendations in relation to the aims, form, underpinning principles and content of a best practice framework for the delivery of ECI in Australia.

The report draws on insights of successfully implemented child and youth wellbeing strategies – offering lessons to strengthen policy and ensure more effective approaches to improve wellbeing in children and young people. It identifies three key ways that strategies have improved government ways of working and offers three recommendations for how government policy can enhance...

The purpose of this meta-synthesis was to integrate findings from qualitative research studying the experiences and outcomes of children when they participate in inclusive early childhood (EC) classrooms. The results support the finding that EC inclusion can result in positive outcomes for children and should be expanded as a service delivery model. Implications for the...

This report presents an analysis and assessment of progress towards policy goals that will support affordable, accessible, equitable and high-quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) under the current policy, regulatory, funding and governance settings. It also presents recommendations to improve upon these settings as a pathway forward to achieve a universal ECEC system.