❓ A parliamentary question regarding changes to the early childhood directorate within the Department of Education, including its role, support for programs, and staffing. The Minister clarifies the directorate's restructuring and ongoing support.
AnsweredQoN 1357Legislative Council
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
(1) Will the minister inform the Parliament what changes are currently taking place in the early childhood directorate at the Department of Education? (2) Will the directorate continue with its specific role of ensuring that the early childhood programs being delivered are appropriate? (3) If the early childhood directorate becomes part of the curriculum area, what guarantees do teachers and parents have of specific support for early childhood programs? (4) Will the minister name the personnel in the early childhood directorate and detail what changes in staffing are planned? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD
(1) Will the minister inform the Parliament what changes are currently taking place in the early childhood directorate at the Department of Education? (2) Will the directorate continue with its specific role of ensuring that the early childhood programs being delivered are appropriate? (3) If the early childhood directorate becomes part of the curriculum area, what guarantees do teachers and parents have of specific support for early childhood programs? (4) Will the minister name the personnel in the early childhood directorate and detail what changes in staffing are planned? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD
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(1) The curriculum resources of the Department of Education have been restructured into phases of schooling: early childhood; early adolescence, middle years and post-compulsory. The student services and Aboriginal education directorates also include services for all phases of schooling, including early childhood. The department does not have a separate early childhood directorate. Hon Barbara Scott: Since when? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: Since before the member last asked a question about it, which was several months ago (2) The Department of Education will continue to ensure that early childhood programs are appropriate. This assurance has been further strengthened by the recent appointment of Mrs Jean Rice, a level 6 principal who has exceptional experience in early childhood education. (3) The director, curriculum; the director, student services; the director, Aboriginal education, and all district directors have responsibility to ensure support for early childhood programs. (4) The personnel of the early childhood section of the curriculum directorate are Ms Michelle Blakeley, Ms Valerie Burns, Mr Paul Doherty, Mrs Angela Harris, Ms Marilyn Kilvington, Mrs Jean Rice and Ms Angela Rodrigues. The selection of staff for all phases of schooling will be managed under the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act.
(2) Will the directorate continue with its specific role of ensuring that the early childhood programs being delivered are appropriate? (3) If the early childhood directorate becomes part of the curriculum area, what guarantees do teachers and parents have of specific support for early childhood programs? (4) Will the minister name the personnel in the early childhood directorate and detail what changes in staffing are planned? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) The curriculum resources of the Department of Education have been restructured into phases of schooling: early childhood; early adolescence, middle years and post-compulsory. The student services and Aboriginal education directorates also include services for all phases of schooling, including early childhood. The department does not have a separate early childhood directorate. Hon Barbara Scott: Since when? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: Since before the member last asked a question about it, which was several months ago (2) The Department of Education will continue to ensure that early childhood programs are appropriate. This assurance has been further strengthened by the recent appointment of Mrs Jean Rice, a level 6 principal who has exceptional experience in early childhood education. (3) The director, curriculum; the director, student services; the director, Aboriginal education, and all district directors have responsibility to ensure support for early childhood programs. (4) The personnel of the early childhood section of the curriculum directorate are Ms Michelle Blakeley, Ms Valerie Burns, Mr Paul Doherty, Mrs Angela Harris, Ms Marilyn Kilvington, Mrs Jean Rice and Ms Angela Rodrigues. The selection of staff for all phases of schooling will be managed under the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act.
(3) If the early childhood directorate becomes part of the curriculum area, what guarantees do teachers and parents have of specific support for early childhood programs? (4) Will the minister name the personnel in the early childhood directorate and detail what changes in staffing are planned? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) The curriculum resources of the Department of Education have been restructured into phases of schooling: early childhood; early adolescence, middle years and post-compulsory. The student services and Aboriginal education directorates also include services for all phases of schooling, including early childhood. The department does not have a separate early childhood directorate. Hon Barbara Scott: Since when? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: Since before the member last asked a question about it, which was several months ago (2) The Department of Education will continue to ensure that early childhood programs are appropriate. This assurance has been further strengthened by the recent appointment of Mrs Jean Rice, a level 6 principal who has exceptional experience in early childhood education. (3) The director, curriculum; the director, student services; the director, Aboriginal education, and all district directors have responsibility to ensure support for early childhood programs. (4) The personnel of the early childhood section of the curriculum directorate are Ms Michelle Blakeley, Ms Valerie Burns, Mr Paul Doherty, Mrs Angela Harris, Ms Marilyn Kilvington, Mrs Jean Rice and Ms Angela Rodrigues. The selection of staff for all phases of schooling will be managed under the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act.
(4) Will the minister name the personnel in the early childhood directorate and detail what changes in staffing are planned? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) The curriculum resources of the Department of Education have been restructured into phases of schooling: early childhood; early adolescence, middle years and post-compulsory. The student services and Aboriginal education directorates also include services for all phases of schooling, including early childhood. The department does not have a separate early childhood directorate. Hon Barbara Scott: Since when? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: Since before the member last asked a question about it, which was several months ago (2) The Department of Education will continue to ensure that early childhood programs are appropriate. This assurance has been further strengthened by the recent appointment of Mrs Jean Rice, a level 6 principal who has exceptional experience in early childhood education. (3) The director, curriculum; the director, student services; the director, Aboriginal education, and all district directors have responsibility to ensure support for early childhood programs. (4) The personnel of the early childhood section of the curriculum directorate are Ms Michelle Blakeley, Ms Valerie Burns, Mr Paul Doherty, Mrs Angela Harris, Ms Marilyn Kilvington, Mrs Jean Rice and Ms Angela Rodrigues. The selection of staff for all phases of schooling will be managed under the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) The curriculum resources of the Department of Education have been restructured into phases of schooling: early childhood; early adolescence, middle years and post-compulsory. The student services and Aboriginal education directorates also include services for all phases of schooling, including early childhood. The department does not have a separate early childhood directorate. Hon Barbara Scott: Since when? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: Since before the member last asked a question about it, which was several months ago (2) The Department of Education will continue to ensure that early childhood programs are appropriate. This assurance has been further strengthened by the recent appointment of Mrs Jean Rice, a level 6 principal who has exceptional experience in early childhood education. (3) The director, curriculum; the director, student services; the director, Aboriginal education, and all district directors have responsibility to ensure support for early childhood programs. (4) The personnel of the early childhood section of the curriculum directorate are Ms Michelle Blakeley, Ms Valerie Burns, Mr Paul Doherty, Mrs Angela Harris, Ms Marilyn Kilvington, Mrs Jean Rice and Ms Angela Rodrigues. The selection of staff for all phases of schooling will be managed under the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act.
(1) The curriculum resources of the Department of Education have been restructured into phases of schooling: early childhood; early adolescence, middle years and post-compulsory. The student services and Aboriginal education directorates also include services for all phases of schooling, including early childhood. The department does not have a separate early childhood directorate. Hon Barbara Scott: Since when? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: Since before the member last asked a question about it, which was several months ago (2) The Department of Education will continue to ensure that early childhood programs are appropriate. This assurance has been further strengthened by the recent appointment of Mrs Jean Rice, a level 6 principal who has exceptional experience in early childhood education. (3) The director, curriculum; the director, student services; the director, Aboriginal education, and all district directors have responsibility to ensure support for early childhood programs. (4) The personnel of the early childhood section of the curriculum directorate are Ms Michelle Blakeley, Ms Valerie Burns, Mr Paul Doherty, Mrs Angela Harris, Ms Marilyn Kilvington, Mrs Jean Rice and Ms Angela Rodrigues. The selection of staff for all phases of schooling will be managed under the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act.
Hon Barbara Scott: Since when? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: Since before the member last asked a question about it, which was several months ago (2) The Department of Education will continue to ensure that early childhood programs are appropriate. This assurance has been further strengthened by the recent appointment of Mrs Jean Rice, a level 6 principal who has exceptional experience in early childhood education. (3) The director, curriculum; the director, student services; the director, Aboriginal education, and all district directors have responsibility to ensure support for early childhood programs. (4) The personnel of the early childhood section of the curriculum directorate are Ms Michelle Blakeley, Ms Valerie Burns, Mr Paul Doherty, Mrs Angela Harris, Ms Marilyn Kilvington, Mrs Jean Rice and Ms Angela Rodrigues. The selection of staff for all phases of schooling will be managed under the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: Since before the member last asked a question about it, which was several months ago (2) The Department of Education will continue to ensure that early childhood programs are appropriate. This assurance has been further strengthened by the recent appointment of Mrs Jean Rice, a level 6 principal who has exceptional experience in early childhood education. (3) The director, curriculum; the director, student services; the director, Aboriginal education, and all district directors have responsibility to ensure support for early childhood programs. (4) The personnel of the early childhood section of the curriculum directorate are Ms Michelle Blakeley, Ms Valerie Burns, Mr Paul Doherty, Mrs Angela Harris, Ms Marilyn Kilvington, Mrs Jean Rice and Ms Angela Rodrigues. The selection of staff for all phases of schooling will be managed under the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act.
(2) The Department of Education will continue to ensure that early childhood programs are appropriate. This assurance has been further strengthened by the recent appointment of Mrs Jean Rice, a level 6 principal who has exceptional experience in early childhood education. (3) The director, curriculum; the director, student services; the director, Aboriginal education, and all district directors have responsibility to ensure support for early childhood programs. (4) The personnel of the early childhood section of the curriculum directorate are Ms Michelle Blakeley, Ms Valerie Burns, Mr Paul Doherty, Mrs Angela Harris, Ms Marilyn Kilvington, Mrs Jean Rice and Ms Angela Rodrigues. The selection of staff for all phases of schooling will be managed under the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act.
(3) The director, curriculum; the director, student services; the director, Aboriginal education, and all district directors have responsibility to ensure support for early childhood programs. (4) The personnel of the early childhood section of the curriculum directorate are Ms Michelle Blakeley, Ms Valerie Burns, Mr Paul Doherty, Mrs Angela Harris, Ms Marilyn Kilvington, Mrs Jean Rice and Ms Angela Rodrigues. The selection of staff for all phases of schooling will be managed under the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act.
(4) The personnel of the early childhood section of the curriculum directorate are Ms Michelle Blakeley, Ms Valerie Burns, Mr Paul Doherty, Mrs Angela Harris, Ms Marilyn Kilvington, Mrs Jean Rice and Ms Angela Rodrigues. The selection of staff for all phases of schooling will be managed under the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act.
(2) Will the directorate continue with its specific role of ensuring that the early childhood programs being delivered are appropriate? (3) If the early childhood directorate becomes part of the curriculum area, what guarantees do teachers and parents have of specific support for early childhood programs? (4) Will the minister name the personnel in the early childhood directorate and detail what changes in staffing are planned? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) The curriculum resources of the Department of Education have been restructured into phases of schooling: early childhood; early adolescence, middle years and post-compulsory. The student services and Aboriginal education directorates also include services for all phases of schooling, including early childhood. The department does not have a separate early childhood directorate. Hon Barbara Scott: Since when? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: Since before the member last asked a question about it, which was several months ago (2) The Department of Education will continue to ensure that early childhood programs are appropriate. This assurance has been further strengthened by the recent appointment of Mrs Jean Rice, a level 6 principal who has exceptional experience in early childhood education. (3) The director, curriculum; the director, student services; the director, Aboriginal education, and all district directors have responsibility to ensure support for early childhood programs. (4) The personnel of the early childhood section of the curriculum directorate are Ms Michelle Blakeley, Ms Valerie Burns, Mr Paul Doherty, Mrs Angela Harris, Ms Marilyn Kilvington, Mrs Jean Rice and Ms Angela Rodrigues. The selection of staff for all phases of schooling will be managed under the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act.
(3) If the early childhood directorate becomes part of the curriculum area, what guarantees do teachers and parents have of specific support for early childhood programs? (4) Will the minister name the personnel in the early childhood directorate and detail what changes in staffing are planned? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) The curriculum resources of the Department of Education have been restructured into phases of schooling: early childhood; early adolescence, middle years and post-compulsory. The student services and Aboriginal education directorates also include services for all phases of schooling, including early childhood. The department does not have a separate early childhood directorate. Hon Barbara Scott: Since when? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: Since before the member last asked a question about it, which was several months ago (2) The Department of Education will continue to ensure that early childhood programs are appropriate. This assurance has been further strengthened by the recent appointment of Mrs Jean Rice, a level 6 principal who has exceptional experience in early childhood education. (3) The director, curriculum; the director, student services; the director, Aboriginal education, and all district directors have responsibility to ensure support for early childhood programs. (4) The personnel of the early childhood section of the curriculum directorate are Ms Michelle Blakeley, Ms Valerie Burns, Mr Paul Doherty, Mrs Angela Harris, Ms Marilyn Kilvington, Mrs Jean Rice and Ms Angela Rodrigues. The selection of staff for all phases of schooling will be managed under the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act.
(4) Will the minister name the personnel in the early childhood directorate and detail what changes in staffing are planned? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) The curriculum resources of the Department of Education have been restructured into phases of schooling: early childhood; early adolescence, middle years and post-compulsory. The student services and Aboriginal education directorates also include services for all phases of schooling, including early childhood. The department does not have a separate early childhood directorate. Hon Barbara Scott: Since when? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: Since before the member last asked a question about it, which was several months ago (2) The Department of Education will continue to ensure that early childhood programs are appropriate. This assurance has been further strengthened by the recent appointment of Mrs Jean Rice, a level 6 principal who has exceptional experience in early childhood education. (3) The director, curriculum; the director, student services; the director, Aboriginal education, and all district directors have responsibility to ensure support for early childhood programs. (4) The personnel of the early childhood section of the curriculum directorate are Ms Michelle Blakeley, Ms Valerie Burns, Mr Paul Doherty, Mrs Angela Harris, Ms Marilyn Kilvington, Mrs Jean Rice and Ms Angela Rodrigues. The selection of staff for all phases of schooling will be managed under the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD replied: (1) The curriculum resources of the Department of Education have been restructured into phases of schooling: early childhood; early adolescence, middle years and post-compulsory. The student services and Aboriginal education directorates also include services for all phases of schooling, including early childhood. The department does not have a separate early childhood directorate. Hon Barbara Scott: Since when? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: Since before the member last asked a question about it, which was several months ago (2) The Department of Education will continue to ensure that early childhood programs are appropriate. This assurance has been further strengthened by the recent appointment of Mrs Jean Rice, a level 6 principal who has exceptional experience in early childhood education. (3) The director, curriculum; the director, student services; the director, Aboriginal education, and all district directors have responsibility to ensure support for early childhood programs. (4) The personnel of the early childhood section of the curriculum directorate are Ms Michelle Blakeley, Ms Valerie Burns, Mr Paul Doherty, Mrs Angela Harris, Ms Marilyn Kilvington, Mrs Jean Rice and Ms Angela Rodrigues. The selection of staff for all phases of schooling will be managed under the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act.
(1) The curriculum resources of the Department of Education have been restructured into phases of schooling: early childhood; early adolescence, middle years and post-compulsory. The student services and Aboriginal education directorates also include services for all phases of schooling, including early childhood. The department does not have a separate early childhood directorate. Hon Barbara Scott: Since when? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: Since before the member last asked a question about it, which was several months ago (2) The Department of Education will continue to ensure that early childhood programs are appropriate. This assurance has been further strengthened by the recent appointment of Mrs Jean Rice, a level 6 principal who has exceptional experience in early childhood education. (3) The director, curriculum; the director, student services; the director, Aboriginal education, and all district directors have responsibility to ensure support for early childhood programs. (4) The personnel of the early childhood section of the curriculum directorate are Ms Michelle Blakeley, Ms Valerie Burns, Mr Paul Doherty, Mrs Angela Harris, Ms Marilyn Kilvington, Mrs Jean Rice and Ms Angela Rodrigues. The selection of staff for all phases of schooling will be managed under the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act.
Hon Barbara Scott: Since when? Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: Since before the member last asked a question about it, which was several months ago (2) The Department of Education will continue to ensure that early childhood programs are appropriate. This assurance has been further strengthened by the recent appointment of Mrs Jean Rice, a level 6 principal who has exceptional experience in early childhood education. (3) The director, curriculum; the director, student services; the director, Aboriginal education, and all district directors have responsibility to ensure support for early childhood programs. (4) The personnel of the early childhood section of the curriculum directorate are Ms Michelle Blakeley, Ms Valerie Burns, Mr Paul Doherty, Mrs Angela Harris, Ms Marilyn Kilvington, Mrs Jean Rice and Ms Angela Rodrigues. The selection of staff for all phases of schooling will be managed under the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act.
Hon GRAHAM GIFFARD: Since before the member last asked a question about it, which was several months ago (2) The Department of Education will continue to ensure that early childhood programs are appropriate. This assurance has been further strengthened by the recent appointment of Mrs Jean Rice, a level 6 principal who has exceptional experience in early childhood education. (3) The director, curriculum; the director, student services; the director, Aboriginal education, and all district directors have responsibility to ensure support for early childhood programs. (4) The personnel of the early childhood section of the curriculum directorate are Ms Michelle Blakeley, Ms Valerie Burns, Mr Paul Doherty, Mrs Angela Harris, Ms Marilyn Kilvington, Mrs Jean Rice and Ms Angela Rodrigues. The selection of staff for all phases of schooling will be managed under the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act.
(2) The Department of Education will continue to ensure that early childhood programs are appropriate. This assurance has been further strengthened by the recent appointment of Mrs Jean Rice, a level 6 principal who has exceptional experience in early childhood education. (3) The director, curriculum; the director, student services; the director, Aboriginal education, and all district directors have responsibility to ensure support for early childhood programs. (4) The personnel of the early childhood section of the curriculum directorate are Ms Michelle Blakeley, Ms Valerie Burns, Mr Paul Doherty, Mrs Angela Harris, Ms Marilyn Kilvington, Mrs Jean Rice and Ms Angela Rodrigues. The selection of staff for all phases of schooling will be managed under the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act.
(3) The director, curriculum; the director, student services; the director, Aboriginal education, and all district directors have responsibility to ensure support for early childhood programs. (4) The personnel of the early childhood section of the curriculum directorate are Ms Michelle Blakeley, Ms Valerie Burns, Mr Paul Doherty, Mrs Angela Harris, Ms Marilyn Kilvington, Mrs Jean Rice and Ms Angela Rodrigues. The selection of staff for all phases of schooling will be managed under the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act.
(4) The personnel of the early childhood section of the curriculum directorate are Ms Michelle Blakeley, Ms Valerie Burns, Mr Paul Doherty, Mrs Angela Harris, Ms Marilyn Kilvington, Mrs Jean Rice and Ms Angela Rodrigues. The selection of staff for all phases of schooling will be managed under the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act.
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