Early Learning Strategy

In reply to the Hon. T.A. FRANKS (24 June 2021).

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer): The Minister for Education has advised:

The first phase of the three-year development and piloting process to increase the reach and schedule of developmental checks for children will involve further scoping and design.

This will include consideration of what information is collected, how it is collected and how it may be shared. This is a critical part of the expansion to ensure all providers are consistently capturing the outcomes of the health checks and they are shared with relevant services.

Confidentiality and appropriate use of information is paramount. It is anticipated that data collected and shared through this initiative would occur under the protections and authority of existing legislation.