A recent surge in private companies offering “skill and drill” school-readiness programs has been likened to “kindy bootcamps” by the media. These programs typically run for one hour a week (with fees ...

There’s been a surge in five-year-olds repeating kindergarten as parents delay school entry, creating classroom challenges with children aged four to six learning together. Data obtained by The Sunday ...

It comes as new data shows the number of children enrolled in kindy has jumped by 6000 since free hours began in 2024, with staffing levels keeping pace despite initial fears. Former premier ...