Towards estimating the value-add of preschool programs for 3 year olds
Start Date
4-9-2023 2:45 PM
End Date
4-9-2023 3:45 PM
Subjects
Return on investment, Preschool education, Longitudinal studies, Outcomes of education
Abstract
As part of a project on behalf of the South Australian Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care, Deloitte Access Economics explored the empirical evidence on the returns to participation in a preschool program for 3 year olds, using data from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC). This has involved following children who attended 2 years of preschool rather than one to examine the impact of an additional year of preschool on outcomes in the Australian Early Development Census, NAPLAN and their self-reported health and socio-emotional outcomes as teenagers. This work extends the existing literature by using LSAC to look specifically at the value of an additional year of preschool and reporting on children’s outcomes into high school. The analysis finds evidence of improved academic and health outcomes associated with an additional year of preschool.
Recommended Citation
Lodewijks, B., Cantwell, R., and Bills, L. (2023, September 4). Towards estimating the value-add of preschool programs for 3 year olds [Conference presentation]. Research Conference 2023: Becoming Lifelong Learners. Australian Council for Educational Research, Sydney, Australia. https://research.acer.edu.au/rc21-30/rc2023/rc2023/19
Copyright Statement
Copyright Australian Council for Educational Research 2023
Place of Publication
Melbourne, Australia
Publisher
Australian Council for Educational Research
Geographic Subject
South Australia
Towards estimating the value-add of preschool programs for 3 year olds
As part of a project on behalf of the South Australian Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care, Deloitte Access Economics explored the empirical evidence on the returns to participation in a preschool program for 3 year olds, using data from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC). This has involved following children who attended 2 years of preschool rather than one to examine the impact of an additional year of preschool on outcomes in the Australian Early Development Census, NAPLAN and their self-reported health and socio-emotional outcomes as teenagers. This work extends the existing literature by using LSAC to look specifically at the value of an additional year of preschool and reporting on children’s outcomes into high school. The analysis finds evidence of improved academic and health outcomes associated with an additional year of preschool.