, as well as shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic. In many OECD education systems, child empowerment is increasingly an … advancement of children’s rights, children are increasingly being included as stakeholders in decision-making processes. This … report gives examples of how children in OECD countries can and do participate in making decisions about issues that affect …

the critical role early childhood education and care (ECEC) plays in setting a strong foundation for children’s learning …In supporting children’s development, countries invest in the future successes of economies and societies. Awareness of …

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) can bring a wide range of benefits – for children, parents and society at … not deliver good outcomes for children or long-term productivity benefits for society. This new publication focuses on …

. Improving the quality of education and the standards attained by students to improve employability is one of the tools being … used to prevent exclusion. However, changing social realities are leaving young children and students more exposed than … ever to failure at school and unemployment. It is becoming increasingly clear that communities, education systems, schools …

Early childhood education and care programmes (ECEC) have become more accessible in recent years, with high enrolment … rates in both early childhood educational development and preprimary education. The educational results of students at the … age of 15 may be partially explained by attendance at pre-primary education, which sharply decreases the likelihood of low …

Improving the quality of, and access to, early childhood education and care has become a major policy priority in OECD … childhood policy and provision are strongly linked to cultural and social beliefs about young children, the ro …