Early Childhood Education Strategic Plan Consultation Results
Analysis of the submissions received by the Early Childhood Education Strategic Plan Working Group.
Vision, Values, Purpose & Nature of ECE in 21st Century
290 of the 390 submissions received commented on their vision for ECE in the twenty-first century. There was a wide range of visions offered, with 241 respondents (62%) describing their own vision, and 47 (12%) supporting the vision offered in the consultation document.
Individual visions offered had many common themes. Some of the key themes include ECE being inclusive and accessible to all; having qualified staff, being professional, and recognised as such; providing safe, nurturing and stimulating environments for children; and, working in partnership with parents and other caregivers. These and other elements of respondents' visions are picked up and elaborated in the answers to other questions reported on in this document.