What can we do to reduce barriers to take-up of childcare and to work, particularly for parents from disadvantaged communities?

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 supporting families to help children learn and develop, including through provision of high-quality childcare.
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