National says more focus needed in learning support for preschool kids
National says there needs to more focus on reforming the system providing extra learning support for kids before they start school
14 May 2018
The government's announced it will invest 21 and a half million dollars in early intervention services over four years.
The funding's expected to halve the current wait list for these services.
Education spokesperson Nikki Kaye says while this is a positive step, there needs to be more integration with health services, to ensure these kids get specialist support.
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