Literacy

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30 Jul 2026

New ACER assessment aims to spot literacy difficulties before children fall behind

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) has launched PAT Early Literacy, a new assessment program designed to help schools identify literacy strengths and learning needs earlier, giving teachers the information they need to support children before gaps widen. 


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