2009-2013 Strategic Plan
Message from the Director-General
Together, the Department of Education and Training (DET) and the Office for Early Childhood Education and Care (OECEC) are committed to preparing every child and young person with the fundamentals for life success; and to developing Queenslanders' skills, to help drive economic prosperity.
In today's unprecedented economic environment, our ambition to build the knowledge and skills of all Queenslanders is more important than ever. Education and training offers the surest pathway to current and future participation in Queensland's social and economic future.
Our Strategic Plan 2009-2013 provides a framework to achieve the portfolio's major goals for Queensland - giving children a flying start; laying strong educational foundations and developing skills for the economy. The plan also identifies how we will work to achieve our goals, by creating a capable, agile and sustainable organisation.
The plan has been developed to support the achievement of goals set by the Queensland Government in Toward Q2: Tomorrow's Queensland, to make Queensland strong, green, healthy, fair and smart. In particular, the plan will contribute to the achievement of those smart 2020 targets for which the OECEC and DET are responsible:
- All children will have access to quality early childhood education so they are ready for school and
- Three out of four Queenslanders will hold trade, training or tertiary qualifications.
Strategies in the plan will also support our partnerships with the Australian Government and other States and Territories, through the Council of Australian Governments' Productivity Agenda.
To ensure our plan reflects the experiences and aspirations of all Queenslanders who engage with the early childhood, education and training sectors, consultation was undertaken during its development, across Government and with key stakeholders. Our continued engagement with stakeholders will ensure the plan's ongoing relevance and provides innovative perspectives to assist in its implementation.
Together, the portfolio's programs and services help strengthen social cohesion and build a prosperous economy for all Queenslanders. Our Strategic Plan 2009-2013 provides a foundation to build on the good work that is already underway in childcare services, schools and training organisations to make a real difference to Queenslanders' lives.
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