Childcare rebate: the unexpected downside
Childcare inquiries in Australia have reached ‘record-breaking’ levels since the government’s new rebate, but there is a worrying downside.
Early Education
Report card revealed: 4000+ students suspended in one term
The number of students suspended from SA public schools is rising. Among them is Zak Lawrence who was kicked out of class six times in a matter of months.
‘Sellicks is over’: Childcare centre plan divides town
A proposed childcare facility in Sellicks Beach has been met with mixed reactions with one local saying their town was “over”. See the plans.
System shake-up: SA three year olds to start Kindy
School’s in for SA’s three year olds, with the state government releasing its road map for offering each a place in preschool from 2026.
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‘You’re kidding me’: Mali slams uncertainty on schools’ return
Families won’t be told whether children will be going back to school until the third week of January, the Education Minister says. But the Opposition says that’s not good enough.
Learning portal to get parents more involved in kids’ schooling
Parents will be able to check on their children’s progress at school and get tips on how to help them learn at home, under a new state government strategy.
All SA families will be offered kindy for 15 hours a week
SA has signed up for federal funding to support kids at preschool, although conditions on the deal are yet to be finalised.
Revealed: SA’s best and worst suburbs for childcare
Australia’s 16,552 child care services have been rated on quality and value. See list of best and worst in SA.
New childcare centre for in-demand Hills area
More than 120 new childcare places will be created in one of the Hills’ most in-demand areas. See the plans.
Teachers appeal jab rule
Dozens of education workers have appealed to their unions for help challenging their vax rules.
Grand childcare plan for landmark Norwood mansion
It’s already been rejected once but a contentious plan to turn this iconic century-old Norwood villa into a childcare centre is back on the table.
Read our results: SA schools ‘years ahead of other states’
It all starts with words – and what makes a word. And SA is smashing it so well that other states want to copy us.
Revealed: SA private schools with more funding than public schools
Some SA private schools are getting thousands of dollars more government funding than some public schools, new data shows. Explore the table.
Listed: Top 10 SA suburbs desperate for childcare
Demand for daycare has surged as childcare staff vacancies hit a record high. See the full list of South Australia’s suburbs most impacted.
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