- Published by:
- Department of Education
- Date:
- 11 Apr 2025
From 2026, all Victorian funded early childhood education services will start to deliver Pre-Prep to eligible children from priority cohorts across the state.
The resource linked at side is to assist services deliver additional Pre-Prep hours to children from priority cohorts. It includes what to consider with program models at your service to maximise outcomes for children.
2026 and 2028 priority cohort groups
Who is eligible under the 2026 and 2028 Pre-Prep priority cohort group roll-outs.
Supporting positive outcomes for children
The structure of programs contributes to their quality.
What to consider - Program models
What to consider to see how effective a program model may be.
Questions for reflective discussion
Questions to assist you work out the best program model for your service.
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