Victoria: The Education State
Department of Education: Learning and Development Support
The Department of Education provides a range of learning and development support and services to enhance educational outcomes in Victoria.
Government Investment in Education
5 Focus Areas for a Strong School Workforce
The Victorian Government is investing over 16 billion across five focus areas to strengthen and sustain Victoria's school workforce:
- Attracting and retaining high-quality educators
- Developing and supporting the leadership capacity of principals and teachers
- Improving the working conditions and career pathways for educators
- Ensuring a diverse and representative school workforce
- Promoting collaboration and innovation in education
Early Childhood Education Reforms: Best Start, Best Life
Biggest Changes in a Generation
The Best Start, Best Life reforms represent significant changes to Victoria's early childhood education sector. These reforms aim to:
- Provide a high-quality kindergarten program for all three- and four-year-olds
- Increase access to early childhood education and care for vulnerable children
- Support the health and well-being of children and families
Essential Information and Resources
- Contact details for Department of Education offices and regions
- Information on accessing school records
- Freedom of information requests
- How to provide feedback or make a complaint
- Term dates for Victorian government schools and kindergartens
- School holiday dates
- Future term dates
- Exam and VCE dates
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