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 …

successful educational, social, and family policy agenda. Countries have adopted diverse strategies to policy development in this … childhood policy and provision are strongly linked to cultural and social beliefs about young children, the ro …

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

Children’s learning, development and well-being are directly influenced by their daily interactions with other children … question - which policies set the best conditions for children to experience high-quality interactions in early childhood …

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) staff are central to promoting young children’s development, learning and … of staff in different roles (e.g. teacher compared with assistant) also varies, with implications for children’s daily … staff with specific training to work with children with special needs or those from socio-economically disadvantaged …

, development and well-being experiences for young children. Policies can support the development of this workforce by addressing …