Assessing the effectiveness of early childhood education and care (ECEC) programs in Australian communities

这项研究的重点是优化早期学习和社会经验，为澳大利亚儿童建立积极的生活轨迹。这解决了国家研究优先事项，健康的生活开始，并符合国家生产力议程。这项研究提供了证据，证明幼儿保育和教育方案在澳大利亚不同社区的有效性，并审查了不同的幼儿保育和教育规定对儿童入学到8岁首次全国测试的成绩的贡献。衡量的成果涉及澳大利亚政务院的生产力议程，包括健康、社会包容和教育。调查结果将为国际理论和澳大利亚的政策，投资和ECEC实践提供信息

The focus of this study is optimising early learning and social experiences and establishing positive life trajectories for Australia's children. This addresses the National Research Priority, A healthy start to life, and aligns with the National Productivity Agenda. The study provides evidence about the effectiveness of ECEC programs in diverse Australian communities and examines the contribution of different ECEC provision to children's attainments at school entry through to the first national testing at age 8. Measured outcomes address the COAG productivity agenda to include health, social inclusion and education. Findings will inform theory internationally and policy, investment and ECEC practices in Australia