stance. We summarize how children's experiences and benefits from participation in ECEC are related to their families … societies. While well-targeted educational programs are found to lowerachievement gaps among children from different social … in children's (early) achievements …

The experience of children under age 3 with early childhood education and care (ECEC) is crucial for their learning … youngest children, little is known about this sector. The OECD Starting Strong Teaching and Learning International Survey … themselves and their settings, including the practices they use with children and their views on the sector. This thematic report …

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 …

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 …

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