childhood policy and provision are strongly linked to cultural and social beliefs about young children, the roles of families …

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 …

childhood policy and provision are strongly linked to cultural and social beliefs about young children, the ro …

research suggests that the magnitude of the benefits for children will depend on the level of quality of early childhood … services, with especially strong evidence in the case of disadvantaged children. In light of budgetary constraints, policy … makers require the latest knowledge base of the quality dimensions that are most important for ensuring children …

For most children, early childhood education and care (ECEC) provides the first experience of life in a group away from … their families. This experience plays a crucial role in children’s learning, development and well-being. The benefits of … high-quality ECEC are not restricted to children’s first years of life. However, little is known about this first …