The Department of Education has been productive over the years, developing a range of policies directed at overcoming problems that constrain the development and delivery of education services. Some of these policies have been fortuitous, some have been flawed, and others have been forgotten.

The business of education has become much larger and much more complex as a result of the education reform agenda. Good policies that are understandable, can be implemented, and prove to be effective are required if the successful reform of education is to be continued over the next twenty years.