Parents and carers
National Career Education Strategy
Summary:
The Australian Government committed to develop a National Career Education Strategy, under Quality Schools, to prepare students for life beyond school and for the jobs of the future.
HERI Budget Overview 18-19
Summary:
The Australian Government is committed to enhancing the sustainability, transparency and accountability of the sector while ensuring that student support is targeted to deliver the best outcomes for students.
Glossary
Summary:
This glossary contains some key terms used on the Quality Schools web pages.
For students
Summary:
Various schooling links and resources have been collated to support students during their schooling years, as well as their transition to further study or the workforce.
For parents
Summary:
Various schooling links and resources have been collated to help parents access the information they need during their child's schooling years.
For teachers
Summary:
Various schooling links and resources have been collated to help teachers access the information they need to be great teachers as well as supporting the schooling community.
For schools
Summary:
Various schooling links and resources have been collated to help teachers, principals and parents access the information they need to support students and the school community.
Research
Summary:
The department undertakes research programs to review and inform policy.
National Assessment Program
Summary:
The National Assessment Program includes all domestic and international assessments that Australian education ministers have agreed will be administered to students to track our performance in key learning areas such as literacy and numeracy.
Data and research
Summary:
Data analysis and research are key components of a national education evidence base that help governments deliver effective, evidence-based policy and programs.
Teaching and Learning
Summary:
The Australian Government is committed to supporting students—particularly those who need additional help or experience disadvantage—to participate in education, and move from school into the workforce to lead productive lives.
Quality Schools frequently asked questions
Summary:
The Australian Government is delivering new school funding and reform arrangements. To explain the reforms, some frequently asked questions are available below.
Quality Schools fact sheets
Summary:
The Australian Government is delivering record and growing funding for schools and reform arrangements that will boost education outcomes. To explain the reforms in more detail the following information is available
The Family-School Partnerships Framework
Summary:
The Family-School Partnerships Framework supports parent engagement in education for improved student learning.
Quality Schools Package
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Child Care Subsidy
Summary:
The Child Care Subsidy builds on the Productivity Commission’s recommendations and will make the system more affordable, accessible and flexible.
Inclusion Support Program
Summary:
As part of the Jobs for Families Child Care Package announced in the 2016-17 Federal Budget, the Australian Government has established a Child Care Safety Net.
Parent Engagement in Children’s Learning
Summary:
Parents, families, and carers are a child's first and most important teachers. The Australian Government has many initiatives and resources to help parents, schools, and communities work together to improve their child's learning.
Higher Education Disability Support Program
Summary:
The Disability Support Program provides funding to eligible higher education providers to undertake activities that assist in removing barriers to access for students with disability.
School to work transitions
Summary:
There is a clear link between getting a Year 12 certificate (or equivalent qualification) and improved social and economic outcomes for young people.
Students with disability
Summary:
The Australian Government supports the rights of children and young people with disability to have the same educational opportunities as other school students.
Student Resilience and Wellbeing
Summary:
The Australian Government recognises that schools play a vital role in promoting the social and emotional development and wellbeing of young Australians.
Indigenous Education
Summary:
The Australian Government is committed to achieving better results for Indigenous Australians and is working with states and territories to ensure mainstream schools policy and programs contribute to improvements in outcomes for all students.
Teaching and School Leadership
Summary:
Effective classroom teaching is critical to the future of young Australians. Research shows that teachers and school leaders have the greatest influence on student engagement and achievement in schools.
Information on Early Learning and Care Centres
Summary:
Thirty eight Early Learning and Care Centres are being established including six new Autism specific centres in areas where existing child care services cannot meet the demand for child care.
Australian Early Development Census (AEDC)
Summary:
The Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) is a population measure of how young children in Australia have developed by the time they start their first year of full-time school. The AEDC looks at groups of children in the community, not individuals.
Universal Access to Early Childhood Education
Summary:
Universal access ensures that a quality preschool program (also referred to as kindergarten in some states) is available for all children in the year before full-time school.
The Commonwealth’s funding contribution through the National Partnership on Universal Access to Early Childhood Education (also known as the Universal Access National Partnership or UANP) supports states and territories to increase participation rates in preschool and ensure national consistency in the number of hours available.
Australian Curriculum
Summary:
Australia has a national curriculum, the Australian Curriculum, which provides schools, teachers, parents, students, and the community with a clear understanding of what students should learn, regardless of where they live or what school system they are in.
