And we would like that to continue throughout their years of formal schooling.” Starting earlier through this universal three-year-old preschool investment hopefully gives us a head start, in which we actually start to see those gaps close. “We’re ultimately talking about improving the life chances of children in this state because we know that if children start school behind, it’s very difficult to close those gaps between the most and the least disadvantaged. “There is evidence from many contexts that suggests high-quality early education and care is a foundational support that can improve a range of early-life outcomes for children – particularly those experiencing disadvantaged circumstances,” Dr Pilkington says.
Research carried out by Professor Sally Brinkman from Education Futures at the University of South Australia shows the success of early childhood education and care systems across the globe – particularly in low and middle-income countries but also from high-quality and high-intensity historical programs in the US.
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“The recommendations from the Royal Commission are focused on ensuring three-year-old preschool can support children and families from all backgrounds, but particularly those who might be experiencing disadvantaged circumstances, to be in the best position possible to reach their full potential when they start school.”ĭr Rhiannon Pilkington is an epidemiologist at the University of Adelaide’s BetterStart Child Health and Development Research group. “Currently in South Australia, government-funded three-year-old preschools are available for certain populations – the Royal Commission is proposing to develop a strong, truly universal two-year preschool system, where all children are first eligible for government-funded preschool at age three,” says Dr Rhiannon Pilkington, epidemiologist at the University of Adelaide’s BetterStart Child Health and Development Research group.
The Royal Commission into Early Childhood Care and Education, led by Commis sioner Julia Gillard, has recommended the South Australian government funds three-year-old preschool for a minimum of 600 hours per year – or 15 hours per week – for 40 weeks per year in a mix of government and non-government settings.Īpproximately 1000 children in areas of high need will have access to 30 hours per week in newly commissioned services that offer a broad range of supports. Investing in universal provision of three-year-old preschool aims to build on the success of similar programs throughout the world to improve educational and developmental outcomes for children, particularly those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Giving every South Australian child the best possible start in life is the driving force behind a major educational reform to provide access to preschool for every three-year-old child across the state.
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