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International early learning and child wellbeing

Findings from the international early learning and child wellbeing study (IELS) in England.

Applies to England

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IELS is a study of children’s cognitive and social-emotional development at age 5.

The study was carried out by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2018 for the first time.

3 countries took part in the study. These reports show the findings for England.

Published 8 August 2018
Last updated 8 July 2021 + show all updates
  1. Added 'IELS thematic report: young children’s development and deprivation in England' and 'IELS thematic report: young children’s physical development in England'. We have also updated the 'International early learning and child wellbeing study (IELS): national report for England'.

  2. Added the 'International early learning and child wellbeing study (IELS): national report for England' and the 'International early learning and child wellbeing study (IELS): research brief' to the page.

  3. First published.