A new research reveals that the rate or number of migrant and refugee children attending early-childhood education is lower compared to Australian children.
Key Points
- According to data from the Australian Early Development Census, 82% of children from migrant and refugee backgrounds attended early-childhood education in 2021, compared to 90% of other children, according to the 'Stronger Starts, Brighter Futures' report.
- According to a joint study between the University of South Australia and Settlement Services International, the development of children who do not go through early-childhood education may be put at greater risk.
- According to data from the Australian Early Development Census, 82 percent of children from migrant and refugee backgrounds attended early-childhood education in 2021.
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