, the focus of debate has been shifting from expanding access to affordable ECEC to enhancing its quality. A growing body of … research suggests that the magnitude of the benefits for children will depend on the level of quality of early childhood … makers require the latest knowledge base of the quality dimensions that are most important for ensuring children …

Quality improvement initiatives take many forms, from the creation of standards for health professionals, health … paying for quality. For policymakers who struggle to decide which initiatives to prioritise for investment, understanding the … potential of different quality strategies in their unique settings is key. This volume, developed by the Observatory together …