The Hodgman Liberal Government is committed to improving educational outcomes for all Tasmanians.
This is why in the State Budget we committed $250,000 for an independent review of the way education is provided in Years 9 to 12, including vocational education and training provisions.
I am pleased today to announce that the Australian Council for Educational Research has been awarded the contract. ACER are an internationally recognised independent researcher, that makes an outstanding contribution to education around the world.
A Quotation Evaluation Panel was established to review submissions for the contract, and after considerable assessment the panel unanimously agreed that ACER was the successful candidate.
The review will include an independent review of data, curriculum policy and provision and design and delivery in the three Tasmanian education sectors: Department of Education, Independent Schools Tasmania and Tasmanian Catholic Education Office.
As part of the review, a report including recommendations on the focus areas will be provided to my office by the end of the year.
Tasmania’s retention and attainment are among the lowest in the nation, and we are committed to addressing this. This review along with other initiatives including extending our high schools to Years 11 and 12, investing in improving the quality of our teachers and support staff and proposed changes to the starting age and leaving requirements,
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