How can we work most effectively in partnership with others to ensure that additional needs (especially regarding Special Education Needs and Disabilities and mental health) are identified and addressed as early as possible?

Background

The early years in childhood are crucial to supporting opportunity. This pillar of the Opportunity Mission aims to set every child up for the best start in life, measured against the proportion of 5-year-olds reaching a good level of development in the early years foundation stage. Key research topics include early identification of additional needs and supporting families to help children learn and develop, including through provision of high-quality childcare.

Full details can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/department-for-education-areas-of-research-interest