Literacy and Numeracy Programs

In reply to Ms WORTLEY (Torrens) (26 September 2018). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Minister for Education): I have been advised of the following:

The government's agreement with Raising Literacy Australia provides for reading packs to South Australian families for preschool children, babies, toddlers and children in out-of-home care.

The Smith Family's Let's Count program aims to improve the early numeracy of children 3-5 years in preschools and other settings. The Smith's Family Let's Read program will focus on children aged 0-5 years in a range of settings including preschools.