About the Inquiry
Inquiry into literacy and numeracy in ACT public schools
The ACT Government has set up an independent inquiry into literacy and numeracy performance in the ACT. The inquiry is focused on teaching in ACT public schools.
An Expert Panel will give the Minister for Education and Youth Affairs independent advice on opportunities for strengthening literacy and numeracy outcomes for all ACT public school students, with a particular focus on equity.
The Expert Panel will consider the best available evidence regarding:
- The relevant success factors for education systems that have effectively addressed equity issues in literacy and numeracy achievement.
- Class, whole-school and system-wide approaches and supports that have been proven to improve learning outcomes for all students at each stage of learning and development, including:
- pedagogical approaches
- diagnostic and assessment tools
- student, school and system data
- professional learning needs
- curriculum support, and
- leadership development.
- Specific approaches and supports that are relevant to the learning outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, neurodiverse learners, students with learning difficulties, students with disability and other equity cohorts.
- Effective and sustainable implementation methods, considering workload implications for educators, support staff and school leaders.
How to get involved
The Expert Panel will consider 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 are currently occurring.