Related Policies
The Blueprint builds on and extends recent policies and reforms, most notably:
The National Quality Framework for Early Education and Care
December 2007, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreed to a partnership between the Commonwealth and state and territory governments to pursue substantial reform in the areas of education, skills and early childhood development, to deliver significant improvements in human capital outcomes for all Australians. This discussion paper provides the basis for the initial round of consultations on the development of a new national quality framework for early childhood education and care to progress these reforms.
For more information, see: The National Quality Framework for Early Education and Care: a discussion paper
Victoria's plan to improve outcomes in early childhood
National Reform Agenda, April 2007
This Plan sets out a ten year vision to improve the supports available to families with young children with a focus on better antenatal services; strengthening the health, development and learning of all children; enhancing the provision of early childhood education and care services; and improving the early years workforce.
For more information, see: Victoria's plan to improve outcomes in early childhood
Victoria's plan to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes
National Reform Agenda, April 2007
This policy outlines the actions required over the next ten years to improve literacy and numeracy. It focusses on quality teaching and quality teachers, building a culture of improvement in schools and directing resources to where they can most make a difference.
For more information, see: Victoria's plan to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes
Future of Schooling in Australia
April 2007
Produced through the Council for the Australian Federation, this reform package critically assesses Australia’s performance relative to international competitors, proposes a national framework for schooling and recognises the importance of early intervention and a rigorous curriculum.
For more information, see: The Future of Schooling in Australia – a report by the Council for the Australian Federation
Victorian Child and Adolescent Outcomes
October 2006
Covering the whole of childhood from birth through to adulthood (0-18 years), this framework describes 35 key outcomes that matter for Victoria’s children and young people – their safety, health, development, learning and wellbeing – and the characteristics of their families, communities and the wider service system and society that make a difference to children and young people. The framework underpins outcomes across government in the reporting and monitoring of how children are faring.
Council of Australian Governments' Productivity Agenda Outcomes Framework
February 2006
Produced through the Council of Australian Governments’ Productivity Agenda Working Group, the proposed Outcomes Framework will provide an agreed set of outcomes, indicative progress measures, targets and policy directions framed around early childhood, schooling, and skills and workforce development.
For more information, see: Council of Australian Governments' Meeting 10 February 2006
2003 Blueprint for Government Schools
November 2003
A comprehensive reform package designed to address the concentration of poor outcomes in some schools and regions, high variations of student outcomes between classes within schools, and variations in student outcomes between schools with similar student populations.
For more information, see: Blueprint for Government Schools
Additional resources
2008 State Budget - a significant resource commitment was made in the 2008 State Budget to supplement the Government's major investment in school infrastructure through the Victorian Schools Plan.
Media Release - on Monday 7 July 2008, the Government invited the Victorian public to have their say in shaping the future of school education and early childhood services.