For the benefit of members and all community stakeholders, we would like to draw your attention to the release of the Blueprint for Early Childhood Development and School Reform discussion papers– one for school reform and one for early childhood development – released today by Education Minister Bronwyn Pike and Early Childhood Development Minister Maxine Morand for public comment and feedback.

The papers outline the Government’s proposed future vision for supporting Victorians from birth to adulthood. The overview and two discussion papers: School Reform Discussion Paper and Early Childhood Development Discussion Paper as well as details of the consultation process can be accessed and downloaded at the following website:

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/directions/blueprint2008/default.htm

Feedback from the public consultation process, will run until 16 May 2008, and will help shape the final Blueprint, which will be released later this year.

The Government will also hold consultation sessions across the state throughout May.

Public consultation forums will be widely advertised.

The Overview of the Blueprint 2008 can be downloaded here .

Related Links:

• Discussion Papers - contains the three discussion papers developed to assist in gathering public comment
• Public Consultation Process - provides information on how to make a submission
• Summit & Consultation Forums - provides details of planned public consultation forums