Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP0990200
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
Assessing the effectiveness of early childhood education and care (ECEC) programs in Australian communities. 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 AustraliaFunded Activity Details
Start Date: 10-2009
End Date: 12-2015
Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
Funding Amount: $2,209,844.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Assessment And Evaluation | Applied Sociology, Program Evaluation And Social Impact Assessment | Specialist Studies in Education | Developmental Psychology And Ageing
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
Youth/child development and welfare | Other social development and community services | Early childhood education |
