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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Understanding early childhood education and care in Australia |
Subtitle of host publication | practices and perspectives |
Editors | Joanne Ailwood, Wendy Boyd, Marianne Theobald |
Place of Publication | Crows Nest, NSW |
Publisher | Allen & Unwin |
Chapter | 1 |
Pages | 13-33 |
Number of pages | 21 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781003118329 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781743318607 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |