Studies have shown that early investments improve outcomes for disadvantaged children.
Targeted early childhood interventions aimed at vulnerable children have lasting positive …

While there is widespread agreement in societies like the UK that every child has the right to
a secure childhood and the opportunity to develop to their full potential, this does not match …

Many governments are considering expanding childcare subsidies to increase the labour
force participation of parents (especially mothers) with young children. In this paper, we …

While there is widespread agreement in societies like the UK that every child has the right to
a secure childhood and the opportunity to develop to their full potential, this does not match …

Despite a high level of interest and investment in “gold standard” evaluations of
interventions in education, the gap between teaching practice and the latest research on …

Early childhood is a key life stage and early childhood experiences are crucial not only for
children's well-being, but for their subsequent development. There is increasing evidence …

This paper examines the impacts of both the availability and the quality of village preschools
on student enrollment and longer-term outcomes in the context of the rapid development of …

This paper analyzes the impact of comprehensive and universal early childhood
development programs on educational outcomes during middle childhood. I exploit the birth …

Abstract Background In England, many children attend an early years' setting (EYS) that is
part of a primary school. Where a school lunch is available, this is often the same for both …

Out‐of‐home childcare is increasingly essential in many children's lives, significantly
impacting their wellbeing and development. Central to high‐quality care is the concept of …