❓ A parliamentary question on notice regarding the Western Australian government's literacy and numeracy review, including the task force's activities, public consultation, kindergarten programs, and teacher availability. The Minister's response is somewhat evasive and includes partisan commentary.
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LITERACY AND NUMERACY REVIEW
I refer to the numeracy and literacy review. (1) How long has the numeracy and literacy task force been meeting? (2) Will the task force develop an issues paper for public comment and discussion after the public forums? (3) If yes to (2), will all parents and members of the community have the opportunity to present written and oral submissions; and, if so, what is the time frame for this? (4) What is the estimated cost per child to double kindergarten programs from 11 to 25 hours a week? (5) Will the setting of a minimum time for literacy and numeracy tasks mean formal prescribed teaching for kindergarten children? (6) Will the task force assess the availability of extra appropriately trained early childhood teachers? (7) Will children who are eligible for additional kindergarten time be able to attend community kindergartens; and, if not, why not? (8) How many kindergarten and preprimary children have been refused access to programs attached to their local schools in 2006? (9) To increase access and participation, will all eligible kindergarten and preprimary children be offered programs attached to their local schools for the 2007 school year? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH
I refer to the numeracy and literacy review. (1) How long has the numeracy and literacy task force been meeting? (2) Will the task force develop an issues paper for public comment and discussion after the public forums? (3) If yes to (2), will all parents and members of the community have the opportunity to present written and oral submissions; and, if so, what is the time frame for this? (4) What is the estimated cost per child to double kindergarten programs from 11 to 25 hours a week? (5) Will the setting of a minimum time for literacy and numeracy tasks mean formal prescribed teaching for kindergarten children? (6) Will the task force assess the availability of extra appropriately trained early childhood teachers? (7) Will children who are eligible for additional kindergarten time be able to attend community kindergartens; and, if not, why not? (8) How many kindergarten and preprimary children have been refused access to programs attached to their local schools in 2006? (9) To increase access and participation, will all eligible kindergarten and preprimary children be offered programs attached to their local schools for the 2007 school year? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH
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Only a week or so ago, I publicly launched “The Literacy and Numeracy Review, Public Consultation Paper”, the first comprehensive review - it has been long overdue - of literacy and numeracy in this state. I was very pleased when Professor Bill Louden, the Dean of Graduate Education at the University of Western Australia, was more than happy to chair the review. He is being assisted by Ms Anne Russell-Brown, Mr Kim Scott, Mr Konrad de Kerloy and Professor Steven Zubrick, who, as Hon Barbara Scott would know, also worked on the child health review with Professor Fiona Stanley. The literacy and numeracy review is a very comprehensive review that is aimed to ensure that we are moving in the right direction with literacy and numeracy. I am pleased that Hon Barbara Scott is interested in this area. Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(1) How long has the numeracy and literacy task force been meeting? (2) Will the task force develop an issues paper for public comment and discussion after the public forums? (3) If yes to (2), will all parents and members of the community have the opportunity to present written and oral submissions; and, if so, what is the time frame for this? (4) What is the estimated cost per child to double kindergarten programs from 11 to 25 hours a week? (5) Will the setting of a minimum time for literacy and numeracy tasks mean formal prescribed teaching for kindergarten children? (6) Will the task force assess the availability of extra appropriately trained early childhood teachers? (7) Will children who are eligible for additional kindergarten time be able to attend community kindergartens; and, if not, why not? (8) How many kindergarten and preprimary children have been refused access to programs attached to their local schools in 2006? (9) To increase access and participation, will all eligible kindergarten and preprimary children be offered programs attached to their local schools for the 2007 school year? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: Only a week or so ago, I publicly launched “The Literacy and Numeracy Review, Public Consultation Paper”, the first comprehensive review - it has been long overdue - of literacy and numeracy in this state. I was very pleased when Professor Bill Louden, the Dean of Graduate Education at the University of Western Australia, was more than happy to chair the review. He is being assisted by Ms Anne Russell-Brown, Mr Kim Scott, Mr Konrad de Kerloy and Professor Steven Zubrick, who, as Hon Barbara Scott would know, also worked on the child health review with Professor Fiona Stanley. The literacy and numeracy review is a very comprehensive review that is aimed to ensure that we are moving in the right direction with literacy and numeracy. I am pleased that Hon Barbara Scott is interested in this area. Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(2) Will the task force develop an issues paper for public comment and discussion after the public forums? (3) If yes to (2), will all parents and members of the community have the opportunity to present written and oral submissions; and, if so, what is the time frame for this? (4) What is the estimated cost per child to double kindergarten programs from 11 to 25 hours a week? (5) Will the setting of a minimum time for literacy and numeracy tasks mean formal prescribed teaching for kindergarten children? (6) Will the task force assess the availability of extra appropriately trained early childhood teachers? (7) Will children who are eligible for additional kindergarten time be able to attend community kindergartens; and, if not, why not? (8) How many kindergarten and preprimary children have been refused access to programs attached to their local schools in 2006? (9) To increase access and participation, will all eligible kindergarten and preprimary children be offered programs attached to their local schools for the 2007 school year? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: Only a week or so ago, I publicly launched “The Literacy and Numeracy Review, Public Consultation Paper”, the first comprehensive review - it has been long overdue - of literacy and numeracy in this state. I was very pleased when Professor Bill Louden, the Dean of Graduate Education at the University of Western Australia, was more than happy to chair the review. He is being assisted by Ms Anne Russell-Brown, Mr Kim Scott, Mr Konrad de Kerloy and Professor Steven Zubrick, who, as Hon Barbara Scott would know, also worked on the child health review with Professor Fiona Stanley. The literacy and numeracy review is a very comprehensive review that is aimed to ensure that we are moving in the right direction with literacy and numeracy. I am pleased that Hon Barbara Scott is interested in this area. Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(3) If yes to (2), will all parents and members of the community have the opportunity to present written and oral submissions; and, if so, what is the time frame for this? (4) What is the estimated cost per child to double kindergarten programs from 11 to 25 hours a week? (5) Will the setting of a minimum time for literacy and numeracy tasks mean formal prescribed teaching for kindergarten children? (6) Will the task force assess the availability of extra appropriately trained early childhood teachers? (7) Will children who are eligible for additional kindergarten time be able to attend community kindergartens; and, if not, why not? (8) How many kindergarten and preprimary children have been refused access to programs attached to their local schools in 2006? (9) To increase access and participation, will all eligible kindergarten and preprimary children be offered programs attached to their local schools for the 2007 school year? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: Only a week or so ago, I publicly launched “The Literacy and Numeracy Review, Public Consultation Paper”, the first comprehensive review - it has been long overdue - of literacy and numeracy in this state. I was very pleased when Professor Bill Louden, the Dean of Graduate Education at the University of Western Australia, was more than happy to chair the review. He is being assisted by Ms Anne Russell-Brown, Mr Kim Scott, Mr Konrad de Kerloy and Professor Steven Zubrick, who, as Hon Barbara Scott would know, also worked on the child health review with Professor Fiona Stanley. The literacy and numeracy review is a very comprehensive review that is aimed to ensure that we are moving in the right direction with literacy and numeracy. I am pleased that Hon Barbara Scott is interested in this area. Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(4) What is the estimated cost per child to double kindergarten programs from 11 to 25 hours a week? (5) Will the setting of a minimum time for literacy and numeracy tasks mean formal prescribed teaching for kindergarten children? (6) Will the task force assess the availability of extra appropriately trained early childhood teachers? (7) Will children who are eligible for additional kindergarten time be able to attend community kindergartens; and, if not, why not? (8) How many kindergarten and preprimary children have been refused access to programs attached to their local schools in 2006? (9) To increase access and participation, will all eligible kindergarten and preprimary children be offered programs attached to their local schools for the 2007 school year? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: Only a week or so ago, I publicly launched “The Literacy and Numeracy Review, Public Consultation Paper”, the first comprehensive review - it has been long overdue - of literacy and numeracy in this state. I was very pleased when Professor Bill Louden, the Dean of Graduate Education at the University of Western Australia, was more than happy to chair the review. He is being assisted by Ms Anne Russell-Brown, Mr Kim Scott, Mr Konrad de Kerloy and Professor Steven Zubrick, who, as Hon Barbara Scott would know, also worked on the child health review with Professor Fiona Stanley. The literacy and numeracy review is a very comprehensive review that is aimed to ensure that we are moving in the right direction with literacy and numeracy. I am pleased that Hon Barbara Scott is interested in this area. Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(5) Will the setting of a minimum time for literacy and numeracy tasks mean formal prescribed teaching for kindergarten children? (6) Will the task force assess the availability of extra appropriately trained early childhood teachers? (7) Will children who are eligible for additional kindergarten time be able to attend community kindergartens; and, if not, why not? (8) How many kindergarten and preprimary children have been refused access to programs attached to their local schools in 2006? (9) To increase access and participation, will all eligible kindergarten and preprimary children be offered programs attached to their local schools for the 2007 school year? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: Only a week or so ago, I publicly launched “The Literacy and Numeracy Review, Public Consultation Paper”, the first comprehensive review - it has been long overdue - of literacy and numeracy in this state. I was very pleased when Professor Bill Louden, the Dean of Graduate Education at the University of Western Australia, was more than happy to chair the review. He is being assisted by Ms Anne Russell-Brown, Mr Kim Scott, Mr Konrad de Kerloy and Professor Steven Zubrick, who, as Hon Barbara Scott would know, also worked on the child health review with Professor Fiona Stanley. The literacy and numeracy review is a very comprehensive review that is aimed to ensure that we are moving in the right direction with literacy and numeracy. I am pleased that Hon Barbara Scott is interested in this area. Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(6) Will the task force assess the availability of extra appropriately trained early childhood teachers? (7) Will children who are eligible for additional kindergarten time be able to attend community kindergartens; and, if not, why not? (8) How many kindergarten and preprimary children have been refused access to programs attached to their local schools in 2006? (9) To increase access and participation, will all eligible kindergarten and preprimary children be offered programs attached to their local schools for the 2007 school year? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: Only a week or so ago, I publicly launched “The Literacy and Numeracy Review, Public Consultation Paper”, the first comprehensive review - it has been long overdue - of literacy and numeracy in this state. I was very pleased when Professor Bill Louden, the Dean of Graduate Education at the University of Western Australia, was more than happy to chair the review. He is being assisted by Ms Anne Russell-Brown, Mr Kim Scott, Mr Konrad de Kerloy and Professor Steven Zubrick, who, as Hon Barbara Scott would know, also worked on the child health review with Professor Fiona Stanley. The literacy and numeracy review is a very comprehensive review that is aimed to ensure that we are moving in the right direction with literacy and numeracy. I am pleased that Hon Barbara Scott is interested in this area. Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(7) Will children who are eligible for additional kindergarten time be able to attend community kindergartens; and, if not, why not? (8) How many kindergarten and preprimary children have been refused access to programs attached to their local schools in 2006? (9) To increase access and participation, will all eligible kindergarten and preprimary children be offered programs attached to their local schools for the 2007 school year? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: Only a week or so ago, I publicly launched “The Literacy and Numeracy Review, Public Consultation Paper”, the first comprehensive review - it has been long overdue - of literacy and numeracy in this state. I was very pleased when Professor Bill Louden, the Dean of Graduate Education at the University of Western Australia, was more than happy to chair the review. He is being assisted by Ms Anne Russell-Brown, Mr Kim Scott, Mr Konrad de Kerloy and Professor Steven Zubrick, who, as Hon Barbara Scott would know, also worked on the child health review with Professor Fiona Stanley. The literacy and numeracy review is a very comprehensive review that is aimed to ensure that we are moving in the right direction with literacy and numeracy. I am pleased that Hon Barbara Scott is interested in this area. Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(8) How many kindergarten and preprimary children have been refused access to programs attached to their local schools in 2006? (9) To increase access and participation, will all eligible kindergarten and preprimary children be offered programs attached to their local schools for the 2007 school year? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: Only a week or so ago, I publicly launched “The Literacy and Numeracy Review, Public Consultation Paper”, the first comprehensive review - it has been long overdue - of literacy and numeracy in this state. I was very pleased when Professor Bill Louden, the Dean of Graduate Education at the University of Western Australia, was more than happy to chair the review. He is being assisted by Ms Anne Russell-Brown, Mr Kim Scott, Mr Konrad de Kerloy and Professor Steven Zubrick, who, as Hon Barbara Scott would know, also worked on the child health review with Professor Fiona Stanley. The literacy and numeracy review is a very comprehensive review that is aimed to ensure that we are moving in the right direction with literacy and numeracy. I am pleased that Hon Barbara Scott is interested in this area. Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(9) To increase access and participation, will all eligible kindergarten and preprimary children be offered programs attached to their local schools for the 2007 school year? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: Only a week or so ago, I publicly launched “The Literacy and Numeracy Review, Public Consultation Paper”, the first comprehensive review - it has been long overdue - of literacy and numeracy in this state. I was very pleased when Professor Bill Louden, the Dean of Graduate Education at the University of Western Australia, was more than happy to chair the review. He is being assisted by Ms Anne Russell-Brown, Mr Kim Scott, Mr Konrad de Kerloy and Professor Steven Zubrick, who, as Hon Barbara Scott would know, also worked on the child health review with Professor Fiona Stanley. The literacy and numeracy review is a very comprehensive review that is aimed to ensure that we are moving in the right direction with literacy and numeracy. I am pleased that Hon Barbara Scott is interested in this area. Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: Only a week or so ago, I publicly launched “The Literacy and Numeracy Review, Public Consultation Paper”, the first comprehensive review - it has been long overdue - of literacy and numeracy in this state. I was very pleased when Professor Bill Louden, the Dean of Graduate Education at the University of Western Australia, was more than happy to chair the review. He is being assisted by Ms Anne Russell-Brown, Mr Kim Scott, Mr Konrad de Kerloy and Professor Steven Zubrick, who, as Hon Barbara Scott would know, also worked on the child health review with Professor Fiona Stanley. The literacy and numeracy review is a very comprehensive review that is aimed to ensure that we are moving in the right direction with literacy and numeracy. I am pleased that Hon Barbara Scott is interested in this area. Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
Only a week or so ago, I publicly launched “The Literacy and Numeracy Review, Public Consultation Paper”, the first comprehensive review - it has been long overdue - of literacy and numeracy in this state. I was very pleased when Professor Bill Louden, the Dean of Graduate Education at the University of Western Australia, was more than happy to chair the review. He is being assisted by Ms Anne Russell-Brown, Mr Kim Scott, Mr Konrad de Kerloy and Professor Steven Zubrick, who, as Hon Barbara Scott would know, also worked on the child health review with Professor Fiona Stanley. The literacy and numeracy review is a very comprehensive review that is aimed to ensure that we are moving in the right direction with literacy and numeracy. I am pleased that Hon Barbara Scott is interested in this area. Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(9) See answers (4)-(5).
(1) How long has the numeracy and literacy task force been meeting? (2) Will the task force develop an issues paper for public comment and discussion after the public forums? (3) If yes to (2), will all parents and members of the community have the opportunity to present written and oral submissions; and, if so, what is the time frame for this? (4) What is the estimated cost per child to double kindergarten programs from 11 to 25 hours a week? (5) Will the setting of a minimum time for literacy and numeracy tasks mean formal prescribed teaching for kindergarten children? (6) Will the task force assess the availability of extra appropriately trained early childhood teachers? (7) Will children who are eligible for additional kindergarten time be able to attend community kindergartens; and, if not, why not? (8) How many kindergarten and preprimary children have been refused access to programs attached to their local schools in 2006? (9) To increase access and participation, will all eligible kindergarten and preprimary children be offered programs attached to their local schools for the 2007 school year? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: Only a week or so ago, I publicly launched “The Literacy and Numeracy Review, Public Consultation Paper”, the first comprehensive review - it has been long overdue - of literacy and numeracy in this state. I was very pleased when Professor Bill Louden, the Dean of Graduate Education at the University of Western Australia, was more than happy to chair the review. He is being assisted by Ms Anne Russell-Brown, Mr Kim Scott, Mr Konrad de Kerloy and Professor Steven Zubrick, who, as Hon Barbara Scott would know, also worked on the child health review with Professor Fiona Stanley. The literacy and numeracy review is a very comprehensive review that is aimed to ensure that we are moving in the right direction with literacy and numeracy. I am pleased that Hon Barbara Scott is interested in this area. Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(2) Will the task force develop an issues paper for public comment and discussion after the public forums? (3) If yes to (2), will all parents and members of the community have the opportunity to present written and oral submissions; and, if so, what is the time frame for this? (4) What is the estimated cost per child to double kindergarten programs from 11 to 25 hours a week? (5) Will the setting of a minimum time for literacy and numeracy tasks mean formal prescribed teaching for kindergarten children? (6) Will the task force assess the availability of extra appropriately trained early childhood teachers? (7) Will children who are eligible for additional kindergarten time be able to attend community kindergartens; and, if not, why not? (8) How many kindergarten and preprimary children have been refused access to programs attached to their local schools in 2006? (9) To increase access and participation, will all eligible kindergarten and preprimary children be offered programs attached to their local schools for the 2007 school year? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: Only a week or so ago, I publicly launched “The Literacy and Numeracy Review, Public Consultation Paper”, the first comprehensive review - it has been long overdue - of literacy and numeracy in this state. I was very pleased when Professor Bill Louden, the Dean of Graduate Education at the University of Western Australia, was more than happy to chair the review. He is being assisted by Ms Anne Russell-Brown, Mr Kim Scott, Mr Konrad de Kerloy and Professor Steven Zubrick, who, as Hon Barbara Scott would know, also worked on the child health review with Professor Fiona Stanley. The literacy and numeracy review is a very comprehensive review that is aimed to ensure that we are moving in the right direction with literacy and numeracy. I am pleased that Hon Barbara Scott is interested in this area. Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(3) If yes to (2), will all parents and members of the community have the opportunity to present written and oral submissions; and, if so, what is the time frame for this? (4) What is the estimated cost per child to double kindergarten programs from 11 to 25 hours a week? (5) Will the setting of a minimum time for literacy and numeracy tasks mean formal prescribed teaching for kindergarten children? (6) Will the task force assess the availability of extra appropriately trained early childhood teachers? (7) Will children who are eligible for additional kindergarten time be able to attend community kindergartens; and, if not, why not? (8) How many kindergarten and preprimary children have been refused access to programs attached to their local schools in 2006? (9) To increase access and participation, will all eligible kindergarten and preprimary children be offered programs attached to their local schools for the 2007 school year? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: Only a week or so ago, I publicly launched “The Literacy and Numeracy Review, Public Consultation Paper”, the first comprehensive review - it has been long overdue - of literacy and numeracy in this state. I was very pleased when Professor Bill Louden, the Dean of Graduate Education at the University of Western Australia, was more than happy to chair the review. He is being assisted by Ms Anne Russell-Brown, Mr Kim Scott, Mr Konrad de Kerloy and Professor Steven Zubrick, who, as Hon Barbara Scott would know, also worked on the child health review with Professor Fiona Stanley. The literacy and numeracy review is a very comprehensive review that is aimed to ensure that we are moving in the right direction with literacy and numeracy. I am pleased that Hon Barbara Scott is interested in this area. Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(4) What is the estimated cost per child to double kindergarten programs from 11 to 25 hours a week? (5) Will the setting of a minimum time for literacy and numeracy tasks mean formal prescribed teaching for kindergarten children? (6) Will the task force assess the availability of extra appropriately trained early childhood teachers? (7) Will children who are eligible for additional kindergarten time be able to attend community kindergartens; and, if not, why not? (8) How many kindergarten and preprimary children have been refused access to programs attached to their local schools in 2006? (9) To increase access and participation, will all eligible kindergarten and preprimary children be offered programs attached to their local schools for the 2007 school year? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: Only a week or so ago, I publicly launched “The Literacy and Numeracy Review, Public Consultation Paper”, the first comprehensive review - it has been long overdue - of literacy and numeracy in this state. I was very pleased when Professor Bill Louden, the Dean of Graduate Education at the University of Western Australia, was more than happy to chair the review. He is being assisted by Ms Anne Russell-Brown, Mr Kim Scott, Mr Konrad de Kerloy and Professor Steven Zubrick, who, as Hon Barbara Scott would know, also worked on the child health review with Professor Fiona Stanley. The literacy and numeracy review is a very comprehensive review that is aimed to ensure that we are moving in the right direction with literacy and numeracy. I am pleased that Hon Barbara Scott is interested in this area. Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(5) Will the setting of a minimum time for literacy and numeracy tasks mean formal prescribed teaching for kindergarten children? (6) Will the task force assess the availability of extra appropriately trained early childhood teachers? (7) Will children who are eligible for additional kindergarten time be able to attend community kindergartens; and, if not, why not? (8) How many kindergarten and preprimary children have been refused access to programs attached to their local schools in 2006? (9) To increase access and participation, will all eligible kindergarten and preprimary children be offered programs attached to their local schools for the 2007 school year? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: Only a week or so ago, I publicly launched “The Literacy and Numeracy Review, Public Consultation Paper”, the first comprehensive review - it has been long overdue - of literacy and numeracy in this state. I was very pleased when Professor Bill Louden, the Dean of Graduate Education at the University of Western Australia, was more than happy to chair the review. He is being assisted by Ms Anne Russell-Brown, Mr Kim Scott, Mr Konrad de Kerloy and Professor Steven Zubrick, who, as Hon Barbara Scott would know, also worked on the child health review with Professor Fiona Stanley. The literacy and numeracy review is a very comprehensive review that is aimed to ensure that we are moving in the right direction with literacy and numeracy. I am pleased that Hon Barbara Scott is interested in this area. Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(6) Will the task force assess the availability of extra appropriately trained early childhood teachers? (7) Will children who are eligible for additional kindergarten time be able to attend community kindergartens; and, if not, why not? (8) How many kindergarten and preprimary children have been refused access to programs attached to their local schools in 2006? (9) To increase access and participation, will all eligible kindergarten and preprimary children be offered programs attached to their local schools for the 2007 school year? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: Only a week or so ago, I publicly launched “The Literacy and Numeracy Review, Public Consultation Paper”, the first comprehensive review - it has been long overdue - of literacy and numeracy in this state. I was very pleased when Professor Bill Louden, the Dean of Graduate Education at the University of Western Australia, was more than happy to chair the review. He is being assisted by Ms Anne Russell-Brown, Mr Kim Scott, Mr Konrad de Kerloy and Professor Steven Zubrick, who, as Hon Barbara Scott would know, also worked on the child health review with Professor Fiona Stanley. The literacy and numeracy review is a very comprehensive review that is aimed to ensure that we are moving in the right direction with literacy and numeracy. I am pleased that Hon Barbara Scott is interested in this area. Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(7) Will children who are eligible for additional kindergarten time be able to attend community kindergartens; and, if not, why not? (8) How many kindergarten and preprimary children have been refused access to programs attached to their local schools in 2006? (9) To increase access and participation, will all eligible kindergarten and preprimary children be offered programs attached to their local schools for the 2007 school year? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: Only a week or so ago, I publicly launched “The Literacy and Numeracy Review, Public Consultation Paper”, the first comprehensive review - it has been long overdue - of literacy and numeracy in this state. I was very pleased when Professor Bill Louden, the Dean of Graduate Education at the University of Western Australia, was more than happy to chair the review. He is being assisted by Ms Anne Russell-Brown, Mr Kim Scott, Mr Konrad de Kerloy and Professor Steven Zubrick, who, as Hon Barbara Scott would know, also worked on the child health review with Professor Fiona Stanley. The literacy and numeracy review is a very comprehensive review that is aimed to ensure that we are moving in the right direction with literacy and numeracy. I am pleased that Hon Barbara Scott is interested in this area. Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(8) How many kindergarten and preprimary children have been refused access to programs attached to their local schools in 2006? (9) To increase access and participation, will all eligible kindergarten and preprimary children be offered programs attached to their local schools for the 2007 school year? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: Only a week or so ago, I publicly launched “The Literacy and Numeracy Review, Public Consultation Paper”, the first comprehensive review - it has been long overdue - of literacy and numeracy in this state. I was very pleased when Professor Bill Louden, the Dean of Graduate Education at the University of Western Australia, was more than happy to chair the review. He is being assisted by Ms Anne Russell-Brown, Mr Kim Scott, Mr Konrad de Kerloy and Professor Steven Zubrick, who, as Hon Barbara Scott would know, also worked on the child health review with Professor Fiona Stanley. The literacy and numeracy review is a very comprehensive review that is aimed to ensure that we are moving in the right direction with literacy and numeracy. I am pleased that Hon Barbara Scott is interested in this area. Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(9) To increase access and participation, will all eligible kindergarten and preprimary children be offered programs attached to their local schools for the 2007 school year? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: Only a week or so ago, I publicly launched “The Literacy and Numeracy Review, Public Consultation Paper”, the first comprehensive review - it has been long overdue - of literacy and numeracy in this state. I was very pleased when Professor Bill Louden, the Dean of Graduate Education at the University of Western Australia, was more than happy to chair the review. He is being assisted by Ms Anne Russell-Brown, Mr Kim Scott, Mr Konrad de Kerloy and Professor Steven Zubrick, who, as Hon Barbara Scott would know, also worked on the child health review with Professor Fiona Stanley. The literacy and numeracy review is a very comprehensive review that is aimed to ensure that we are moving in the right direction with literacy and numeracy. I am pleased that Hon Barbara Scott is interested in this area. Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: Only a week or so ago, I publicly launched “The Literacy and Numeracy Review, Public Consultation Paper”, the first comprehensive review - it has been long overdue - of literacy and numeracy in this state. I was very pleased when Professor Bill Louden, the Dean of Graduate Education at the University of Western Australia, was more than happy to chair the review. He is being assisted by Ms Anne Russell-Brown, Mr Kim Scott, Mr Konrad de Kerloy and Professor Steven Zubrick, who, as Hon Barbara Scott would know, also worked on the child health review with Professor Fiona Stanley. The literacy and numeracy review is a very comprehensive review that is aimed to ensure that we are moving in the right direction with literacy and numeracy. I am pleased that Hon Barbara Scott is interested in this area. Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
Only a week or so ago, I publicly launched “The Literacy and Numeracy Review, Public Consultation Paper”, the first comprehensive review - it has been long overdue - of literacy and numeracy in this state. I was very pleased when Professor Bill Louden, the Dean of Graduate Education at the University of Western Australia, was more than happy to chair the review. He is being assisted by Ms Anne Russell-Brown, Mr Kim Scott, Mr Konrad de Kerloy and Professor Steven Zubrick, who, as Hon Barbara Scott would know, also worked on the child health review with Professor Fiona Stanley. The literacy and numeracy review is a very comprehensive review that is aimed to ensure that we are moving in the right direction with literacy and numeracy. I am pleased that Hon Barbara Scott is interested in this area. Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
Hon Barbara Scott : I have always been interested in this area. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I do not know about that, because Hon Barbara Scott keeps on about the same topic. It is a bit hard to know what the member is interested in apart from the one thing that she goes on about. I am glad that the member is expanding her interest to some extent. Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
Hon Barbara Scott : Just give us the answers. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : All in good time. I have so much good information to share; I am surprised that Hon Barbara Scott does not want to know about it. Is she embarrassed that during its eight years in government, the Court government did not go down the path of a review? The Court government did nothing about this issue, and Hon Barbara Scott knows it. She is “Miss Gonna” - Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
The PRESIDENT : Order, members! Hansard cannot hear the Minister for Education and Training who, I think, is answering the question. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(1) The task force met on 7 April 2006. (2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(2) An issues paper in the form of a public consultation paper was released on 20 September 2006. It is currently the subject of public comment and discussion at forums throughout the state. (3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(3) Parents and members of the community are providing oral and written feedback on the paper at public consultation forums. The forums commenced on 21 September 2006. Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
Hon Barbara Scott interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : Hon Barbara Scott is very grumpy. The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
The forums will be completed on 31 October 2006. In fact, I initiated this work in March this year. Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
Hon Simon O’Brien interjected. Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH : The member will find that the review is available on the Internet. If the member had any interest in literacy and numeracy, he would find his way to the relevant web site. (4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(4)-(5) The review is not yet complete. These questions, and questions (7) and (9), pertain to proposals that may or may not be supported by the public and, therefore, cannot be answered at this point. The final report containing recommendations will be delivered to me in December 2006. (6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(6) No. (7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(7) See answers (4)-(5). (8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(8) This data is not collected. Current policy guarantees children a place in a kindergarten and preprimary school in their local area. (9) See answers (4)-(5).
(9) See answers (4)-(5).
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