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Expert says Australia leads world in early childhood studies  Article published in the Canberra Times

From 2009 five public early childhood schools will be available to Canberra families. The early childhood schools cater for children from preschool to Year 2.

The new early childhood schools located in Lyons, Isabella Plains, Southern Cross (Scullin) and Narrabundah will operate as early learning and development centres providing integrated services for children (birth to 8 years) and their families.

O’Connor Cooperative school will continue to operate as a Preschool to Year 2 school.

This is a nation-leading approach to the early years of learning that will give children a great start to their education. It will also provide a range of services, including healthcare, family support and counselling to help parents and carers.

Framework

The Early Childhood Schools Framework provides the background and rationale for this exciting new approach to early childhood schools. In particular the Framework outlines the key goals and elements guiding the development of early childhood schools.

Early Childhood Schools Framework (1.9mb)

Information Leaflets

Isabella Plains Early Childhood School  (488kb) Principal: Ms Liz Wallace

Lyons Early Childhood School  (503kb) Principal: Ms Mary Hutchinson

Narrabundah Early Childhood School  (527kb) Principal: Ms Robyn McLean

O'connor Cooperative School  (489kb) Principal: TBA

Southern Cross Early Childhood School  (550kb) Principal: Ms Jennie Bailey