What we do
We are responsible for early childhood and school education in Victoria. This is through a wide range of learning and development services and support.
We provide policy leadership and plan for the future of education in Victoria. We also collaborate across the sectors.
We play an important system steward role. We provide support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems. We also provide school education and early learning.
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Who we work with
The department and its entities work with a range of stakeholders. This includes public, private and not-for-profit providers serving Victorian children and young people.
Education portfolio partners and authorities include:
- Disciplinary Appeals Boards
- Independent Office for School Dispute Resolution
- Merit Protection Boards
- Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership
- Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority
- Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority
- Victorian Institute of Teaching
- Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority.
Key stakeholder groups include:
- Gellung Warl, Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and First Nations communities
- advocacy and special interest groups
- early childhood and school education experts
- early childhood and school education peak bodies
- government departments and agencies
- industry associations and unions
- skills and training providers
- parents, carers and students.
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