Thrive By Five

Thrive By Five

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AUSTRALIA’S EARLY LEARNING SYSTEM NEEDS REFORM.

The size of a child’s brain reaches 90 per cent of an adult’s by the age of five. Early childhood is a time of rapid change – particularly for the development of a child’s brain. These early years are critical for lifelong learning and well-being. Talking, reading, playing and singing with babies and toddlers is so important in shaping thinking and emotional patterns for life and influencing learning, relationships and resilience.

However, the importance of this development and learning process has been ignored by decision-makers who continue to treat our early ...

AUSTRALIA’S EARLY LEARNING SYSTEM NEEDS REFORM.

The size of a child’s brain reaches 90 per cent of an adult’s by the age of five. Early childhood is a time of rapid change – particularly for the development of a child’s brain. These early years are critical for lifelong learning and well-being. Talking, reading, playing and singing with babies and toddlers is so important in shaping thinking and emotional patterns for life and influencing learning, relationships and resilience.

However, the importance of this development and learning process has been ignored by decision-makers who continue to treat our early learning and childcare system as a child-minding service for parents returning to work. It’s time the value of play-based learning is recognised by making Australia’s early learning and childcare system high-quality, universally accessible and attached to our public education system so that every child can benefit.

 

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Leaders, it's time to step up

Primary teachers tell us that a significant number of students arrive at primary schools not ready to learn and struggle to catch up.

That’s why the Victorian and ACT Governments have moved to create a free and well-resourced play-based early learning system for three-year-olds. Providing support to children and families when they need it so all children arrive at primary school ready to learn.

But nearly 75% of Australian children cannot access these early education opportunities.

To fix this – federal and state governments must take action to make sure every family can access high-quality, universally accessible childcare.

Add your name and tell the remaining leaders that no child should start behind.

 

Dear Scott Morrison, Prime Minister; Gladys Berejiklian, NSW Premier; Annastacia Palaszczuk, QLD Premier; Peter Gutwein, Tas Premier; Mark McGowan, WA Premier; Steven Marshall, SA Premier; Michael Guner, NT Chief Minister.,

Make sure that no children should start behind.

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