The development of early childhood education and care in Australia

Sandra Wong, Frances Press

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Abstract

In this chapter you will find an outline of: the history of compulsory education in Australia how early childhood education and care emerged the role of the government in supporting child care the move towards accreditation of child care facilities.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUnderstanding early childhood education and care in Australia
Subtitle of host publicationpractices and perspectives
EditorsJoanne Ailwood, Wendy Boyd, Marianne Theobald
Place of PublicationCrows Nest, NSW
PublisherAllen & Unwin
Chapter1
Pages13-33
Number of pages21
ISBN (Electronic)9781003118329
ISBN (Print)9781743318607
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2016
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

First Published 2016, eBook Published17 July 2020 (Routledge)

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