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CLS Preschool Funding Program
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Funding for Preschool Children
There is extensive research into the value of maintaining mother tongue or heritage languages, particularly for preschool-aged children.
Research has found that there are many benefits to children learning in another language at a young age, including:
- increased literacy
- cognitive flexibility
- bolstering self-esteem and wellbeing
- strengthened cultural identity.
Learning in another language offers unique opportunities for children before they start school.
The play-based pedagogy of early childhood is an effective way to support language learning because it creates a space where language is used for genuine two-way communication.
CLS preschool programs actively use play-based learning to expose children to the language.
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Per Capita Funding for preschool children:
Approved CLS applying for preschool funding under the Community Language Schools Funding Program in 2024 will submit an additional online application via SmartyGrants including uploading a
spreadsheet with their preschool enrolment data and campus details.
For more infomraiton, please contact DET on community.languages@education.vic.gov.au
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