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 in the range of A$40 an hour) for small groups of around five children aged between two and five.
The programs are often housed within companies that also offer tutoring to school-age children. They are not regulated or accredited, as child care, preschool and kindergarten full-time programs are.
Details
Title
Do ‘kindy bootcamps’ get children ready for school?
Creators
Louise Phillips - University of Queensland
Publication Details
The Conversation
Publisher
The Conversation Media Group Ltd; Australia
Identifiers
991012931199002368
Academic Unit
Faculty of Education
Language
English
Resource Type
Magazine article
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Do ‘kindy bootcamps’ get children ready for school?