In this episode Maxine McKew talks with experts Trish Eadie and Deb Brennan about the multiple benefits of quality early learning programmes for young children. In particular they consider the growing national momentum for pre-school for three year old children, a policy already embraced by Victoria. The discussion also analyses the success and continuing challenges highlighted in the recent national review of ECE, Lifting our Game.

We also visit Gowrie Clare Court in Yarraville Melbourne to hear what early learning teachers say.

Presenter - Maxine McKew

Guests - Associate Professor Tricia Eadie - Melbourne Graduate School of Education

Emeritus Professor Deb Brennan - Social Policy Research Centre UNSW