In term 3 2025, up to 250 teachers across government and non-government preschool sites in South Australia will have the opportunity to take part in a trial of the Early Years Assessment and Learning Tool (EYALT).

A fresh focus on children’s literacy to ensure their lifetime learning capacity is the basis of a refreshed Literacy Guarantee developed to support parents, teachers and students.

A review of schools, services and programs will be undertaken to look at how to engage students who receive their education outside of mainstream public education.

Changes are being made to how out of school hours care (OSHC) service providers are appointed in South Australia, continuing work to improve access and delivery of government school OSHC.

Participation of Aboriginal children in at least 600 hours of preschool before school has grown by 8%, according to a department report.