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Newborns in Dubai will now receive a learner's passport which will track their educational journey, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced on October 2 during the presentation of 'Education Strategy 2033'. The system will be implemented in collaboration with Dubai Health Authority. KHDA Director-General Aisha Miran said, "The Learning Passport aims to guarantee every child's right to education. It will register children of mandatory school age and monitor them to ensure they enrol in schools, ensuring no child is deprived of education. The system will identify children of compulsory education age who have not yet enrolled in school, prompting immediate action to guarantee their education." "The Learning Passport is primarily aimed at ensuring every child's right to education; we want to know about all the children in Dubai to ensure they are enrolled in the educational system," she further explained. Miran also mentioned that the number of Emirati children enrolled in early childhood centres is lower than the global average, which affects their development and learning, "Research has shown that 90 percent of a child's brain develops between the ages of zero and five, making this a crucial stage that influences their future academic success." The Learning Passport aims to give parents detailed information about the different educational options, helping them make well-informed decisions about their child's education. FLE/Expat Media
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