Children in Dandenong will be given the best start in life, with the Andrews Labor Government delivering ground-breaking change to our kindergartens and early childhood services.
\nThe Victorian Budget 2017\/18 will invest $202.1 million to deliver better early childhood services, as well as early intervention for kids who need extra support.
\nResearch shows that children who have a stimulating, supportive and healthy start to life are more likely to do well later in life, while children who attend kinder score between 10 and 20 points higher on NAPLAN tests.
\nThe funding includes $87.1 million to improve our kindergartens and make sure every child gets the start they need before they begin school.
\nKindergarten staff will now be able to access intensive coaching, training and advice, so our kinder kids can be in even better hands.
\nAnd in an Australian first, our kinders will receive an extra $55 million to help children who are facing particular challenges, including speech therapy, and literacy and numeracy support.
\nThe Labor Government will also invest $10 million to plan and build early childhood facilities co-located at new primary schools because we know doing the double drop off with young children just makes life difficult for parents.<\/p>\n
Recognising the importance of a child\u2019s earliest years, $81.1 million will extend Maternal and Child Health Services (MCH) and give new parents extra support, in addition to:<\/p>\n
The Early Childhood Reform Plan is a key part of the Education State for early years and supports the Roadmap for Reform: Strong Families, Safe Children.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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