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Inquiry into literacy and numeracy in ACT public schools


About the Inquiry

Inquiry into literacy and numeracy in ACT public schools

In November 2023, the ACT Government set up an independent inquiry into literacy and numeracy performance in the ACT. The inquiry was focused on teaching in ACT public schools.

Thank you to everyone who took part.

The Final Report

The Report provides the ACT Government with 8 future-focused key recommendations to strengthen literacy and numeracy outcomes for all ACT public school students, with a particular focus on equity.

The ACT Government has accepted all 8 recommendations in-principle.

Work will now commence with school leaders and key stakeholders to develop a phased implementation approach with a view to introducing some of these changes in time for the 2025 school year.

What was involved

The Expert Panel considered the best available evidence regarding:

The Expert Panel considered the views of academics, educators, unions, parents and carers, and students.

A call for public submissions opened on 15 December 2023 and closed at midnight Wednesday 28 February 2024.

Stakeholder meetings and school visits were organised.

Consultation Report

The Panel will provide its Final Report to the Minister for Education and Youth Affairs by 30 April 2024. The report will be considered by Government and will be tabled in the Assembly by June 2024.

Implementation planning

The ACT Government has announced a $24.9 million investment over the next four years to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes for students in ACT public schools.

The Strong Foundations Phase One Implementation Plan is now available on the Education Website.

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