Review of Preschool Funding and Delivery in the Northern Territory

The Review of Preschool Funding and Delivery in the Northern Territory is finalised with the Northern Territory (NT) Government supporting the policy direction set by the review.

The review presents a vision for the future that 'every child in the NT to have the best start in life and gain a bright future through early learning', with preschool operating as the core of a diverse but integrated early childhood system.

The review will support the Department of Education and Training to deliver on strategic actions committed through the Education NT strategy 2021-2025 PDF (3.8 MB) and engagement strategy 2022-2031. The review was conducted by Nous Group between November 2022 and October 2023.

In 2024, the findings and recommendations from the review will be considered alongside the significant reform work being undertaken nationally to ensure the NT has an early childhood system that meets the needs of all Territory children and families.

For more information

• Final report to the Review of Preschool Funding and Delivery in the NT PDF (2.4 MB)
• Department of Education and Training summary report PDF (5.1 MB)
• Information sheet - policy context PDF (170.1 KB)
• Submissions to the Review of Preschool Funding and Delivery discussion paper PDF (992.3 KB) (NT Government Have Your Say process May 2023)

Contact

For further information, email Strategic Policy and Reform at policyreview@education.nt.gov.au.