Big shake-up of how SA’s public school funding dished out
A new framework for how and which schools receive infrastructure funding has been announced by the state government following a $250m spend promise.
Early Education
Mapped: Where ‘childcare deserts’ are crippling country towns
Parents in SA waiting years for – or being refused access to – childcare, amid a postcode lottery of centres. Do you live in a daycare desert? See the map.
Kindy coming for SA three-year-olds in $715m early education reform
The state government will spend $715m over five years to drastically overhaul early childhood education in South Australia – including kindy for three-year-olds.
New schools set for key growth areas in Adelaide
Two new schools will be built to cope with booming populations in two key areas of SA.
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How our schools are failing boys, the disabled and poor kids
A shocking report has sparked calls for a parliamentary inquiry into the public school system, which critics say is failing boys from an early age.
Why starting kids in sport too young can backfire
Eager parents are signing kids as young as three up for sports programs – but is it doing more harm than good? New research reveals it could be. Have your say.
Insta-worthy ‘genderless beige’ trend for kids hinders development
Colour is out, baby fashion and toy tipsters, say. But childhood experts say being on trend could come at a cost for developing little ones.
Nordic-style childcare centre signs on at Market Square
Developers of the new $400m Market Square redevelopment have signed on a childcare operator, offering an exclusive number of places for city workers and tenants. See the plans.
Rated: SA’s best childcare centres – and the ones missing the mark
Just three SA childcare centres are rated excellent by government inspectors, while 163 do not meet the national standard. See how the centres in your area rate.
‘Blindsided’: Childcare centres to go ahead despite Speirs’ fears
Weeks of door knocking from SA’s Opposition Leader and community petitions have fallen on deaf ears after plans to block two new southern childcare centres were overturned.
Adelaide schools rocked by scandal in 2022
Racist articles, bullying accusations and violent brawls – some SA schools have made news for all the wrong reasons this year.
Parents petition over kindy director’s departure
A decision not to reappoint a popular kindergartern director has outraged parents, with more than 120 already signing an online petition in protest.
‘Out of touch’ council plans childcare centre on flood plain
A Hills council is accused of being out of touch after it ripped out a kids’ treehouse and approved a childcare centre on a flood plain, with long-time residents calling the plans “crazy”.
Kids told to gauge babies’ consent before hugging
Children are being taught to check whether a baby agrees with being hugged in consent and respectful relationships classes.
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