Our goal is for the early years sector to provide the foundations for children to have happy, healthy and successful lives, and to enable parents to work. The sector has some challenges in common with our other sectors but it faces a different local and systemic context. We are interested in evidence that will help us enable a healthy and sustainable early years market which maximises the valuable outcomes of the sector.
If you would like to discuss previous, ongoing or potential research into any of the areas in this document, please contact research.engagement@education.gov.uk.
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
EasyPeasy requests £46,867 in matched funding (£23k already secured) to support a 3-month content task-force to become the go-to early years app for parents and teachers during the COVID-19 crisis, and beyond...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: CHARACTER COUNTS LTD
The project focuses on improving parenting capacity and the early years home learning environment through a digital platform with proven impact.
It is well established that the first years of life lay the basis for lifelong development. However, many children in developing countries are exposed to poverty, malnutrition, illnesses, and un-stimulating home environm...
Funded by: GCRF
Lead research organisation: University College London
The project evaluates the impact of teacher training and technology on childhood development in a home visiting program for disadvantaged children.
Families benefit from childcare. The availability of affordable childcare is a major influence on women's ability to take up paid work. According to the Equality and Human Rights Commission, 'Helping families to combine ...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University College London
The project focuses on the provision and use of preschool childcare in Britain, which is related to improving parenting capacity and the early years home learning environment.