Methodology This Evaluation was informed by: review of current policy, legislation and governance structures in Early Childhood Schools, O’Connor Cooperative School and the Koori Preschool Program; analysis of the effectiveness and sustainability of the current governance model and leadership structure in Early Childhood Schools to ensure system-wide alignment and equality; analysis of quantitative data, including National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) and Performance Indicators in Primary Schools (PIPS); literature review of best practice and like-service provision in other Australian jurisdictions, particularly those that have implemented integrated service delivery models including models of care (years 0-5) and education; analysis of financial information including a cost-benefit analysis of minimum leadership structures of both Early Childhood Schools and the Koori Preschool Program; and consultation with the following essential stakeholder groups and individuals: Early Childhood School and O’Connor Cooperative School principals, staff and parents; Koori Preschool Program principals, staff and parents; Education and care service managers and staff; Australian Education Union; Child and Family Centre staff; School Board Chairs and members; Affiliated service providers; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body; Indigenous Education Consultative Committee; and Directorate officials. Documents consulted in this Evaluation include: Auditor General’s Performance Audit into Early Childhood Schooling (2012); School Board Reports (2010-2014); Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Matters Strategic Plan 2010-2013; National Quality Standard Assessment and Rating Reports (2012-2015) for preschool units and co-located long day care services; External Validation Reports (2013, for all Early Childhood Schools except Franklin which opened in 2013);
Methodology This Evaluation was informed by: review of current policy, legislation and governance structures in Early Childhood Schools, O’Connor Cooperative School and the Koori Preschool Program; analysis of the effectiveness and sustainability of the current governance model and leadership structure in Early Childhood Schools to ensure system-wide alignment and equality; analysis of quantitative data, including National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) and Performance Indicators in Primary Schools (PIPS); literature review of best practice and like-service provision in other Australian jurisdictions, particularly those that have implemented integrated service delivery models including models of care (years 0-5) and education; analysis of financial information including a cost-benefit analysis of minimum leadership structures of both Early Childhood Schools and the Koori Preschool Program; and consultation with the following essential stakeholder groups and individuals: Early Childhood School and O’Connor Cooperative School principals, staff and parents; Koori Preschool Program principals, staff and parents; Education and care service managers and staff; Australian Education Union; Child and Family Centre staff; School Board Chairs and members; Affiliated service providers; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body; Indigenous Education Consultative Committee; and Directorate officials. Documents consulted in this Evaluation include: Auditor General’s Performance Audit into Early Childhood Schooling (2012); School Board Reports (2010-2014); Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Matters Strategic Plan 2010-2013; National Quality Standard Assessment and Rating Reports (2012-2015) for preschool units and co-located long day care services; External Validation Reports (2013, for all Early Childhood Schools except Franklin which opened in 2013);
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