Action description:
In 2021, the Commonwealth committed $1.9 million to trial the design, implementation and evaluation of a new early learning teaching model that strengthens literacy and numeracy learning through explicit instruction with a focus on the participation of First Nations children. Three services are participating in the ELTP - two in the Northern Territory and one in Victoria. Delivery of the pilot concluded at the end of the 2023 school year, with evaluation activities continuing throughout 2024.
Outcome:
Outcome 03
Outcome 04
Status:
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?:
No
Indicators:
Outcomes by AEDC domains (developmentally vulnerable or at risk or on track), AEDC Multiple Strengths Indicator (highly developed or well developed or emerging strengths)
Responsible Ministers:
Minister for Early Childhood Education
Minister for Youth
Resourcing:
$1.9 million over 4 years from 2021-22
Delivery timeframe:
The pilot will run for the duration of the school year from January 2023 with the final evaluation report to be finalised in December 2024
Agency:
Department of Education