Reports

Early Childhood

Early Years Learning Framework - November 2009

The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreed to a partnership between the Commonwealth and state and territory governments in December 2007 to pursue substantial reform in the areas of education, skills and early childhood development.

An Early Years Learning Framework for children aged 0-5 years is a key part of these reforms and it also informed the development of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (birth to 8).

The Framework was prepared in close consultation with the early childhood education and care community. A discussion paper was developed to form the basis for these consultations. See: The National Quality Framework for Early Education and Care: a discussion paper 

The discussion paper was based on research undertaken on behalf of COAG. This research consisted of:

• A research paper to inform the development of an Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (PDF - 735Kb)
  This paper, prepared by Monash University, outlines information and possible core components of an Early Years Learning Framework.
• Analysis of Curriculum Learning Frameworks for Early Years Literature Review (PDF - 956Kb)
  This paper, prepared by RMIT University, provides an analysis of Australian and international curriculum frameworks for children birth to 8
• Analysis of Curriculum Learning Frameworks for Early Years Appendices (PDF - 933Kb)
  This contains the appendices to the above research paper written by RMIT University.

The Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework for all children aged from birth to eight years was released on 27 November 2009. For more information, see: Early Years Learning and Development Framework

School Education

Victorian Institute of Teaching Review - March 2008

The Review of the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), concluded in March 2008, examined the functions, structure and legislative mandate of the Institute, in relation to expectations of students, the government, the community and teachers.

For further information, see: Victorian Institute of Teaching Review

Review of School Governance in Victorian Government Schools - March 2005

The Review of School Governance in Victorian Government Schools, conducted in March 2005, reviewed the governance arrangements for government schools. The report and response documents are available online.

For further information, see: School Governance in Victorian Government Schools