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:
The UK government spends billions of pounds a year to ensure that all 3 and 4 year olds have access to childcare and early education for 15 hours a week, 38 weeks a year. There is ongoing debate about whether (and by how...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of Essex
The project specifically focuses on the impact of free childcare provision on maternal and childhood outcomes, which directly relates to improving child outcomes through high-quality training and support for the early years workforce.
To develop a toolkit that improves the learning and development outcomes for the Early Years sector by enhancing the learning environment and has the potential to reduce operational costs and promote best outcomes for ch...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON
The project aims to develop a toolkit to improve learning and development outcomes in the Early Years sector, aligning with the goal of improving child outcomes.
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
While the project focuses on childcare provision and usage in Britain, it does not directly address the impact of high-quality training and support for the early years workforce on child outcomes. However, it provides valuable insights into the childcare landscape.