Tasmanian Early Learning for Three Year Olds trial sites announced

Tasmania’s Minister for Education, Children and Youth Roger Jaensch has confirmed the location of additional Early Learning for Three Year Olds sites as the program expands. 

“Education is the most powerful driver for improving economic and social outcomes in Tasmania, including health, life expectancy, happiness and productivity,” Minister Jaensch said.

“That is why the Tasmanian Government is investing in a range of high-quality, evidence-based programs to support young children and their families.”

Working in partnership with early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers, families and the community, the Early Learning for Three Year Olds initiative is part of the Tasmanian Government’s agenda to deliver universal access to early learning in the year before kindergarten.

A trial site had previously been announced within the West Coast local government area.

The new trial sites will be at:

• The East Coast covering Break O’Day and Glamorgan-Spring Bay local government areas
• Flinders Island and Cape Barren Island
• Bruny Island
• East Devonport.

There will also be community engagement and research across Hobart and Launceston to better understand the support and action needed for future expansion of Early Learning for Three Year Olds in these areas.

“I look forward to providing updates as we progress towards universal access to Early Learning for Three Year Old Tasmanians,” the Minister said.

Further information is available here.