There are some challenges facing the biggest schooling reform in a generation.

Every four-year-old will be offered to attend pre-kindergarten, five days per week, over the next ten years.

The $5.8 billion policy will begin with a pilot next year but the classes won’t be compulsory.

Child and Youth development expert Associate Professor Ben Edwards told Deborah Knight it’s a great move, but there will be challenges.

“Getting a number of preschools, actual buildings, will be challenging, and the pre-school teachers themselves.

“Parents, in particular, have a strong preference for preschool-trained teachers. There’s going to need to be a huge investment in this area.

“But the benefits will outweigh the cost associated with it.”

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