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Apply for a place in a nursery school for children under 5 through your local council
The EPPSE project focuses on the attainment and development of children from pre-school to the end of key stage 3.
Product recall for AILE Toddler Wooden Peg Puzzle presenting a serious risk of choking.
The purpose of this statistical release is to present final enrolment figures for schools and for children in funded preschool education in the 2022-23 academic year
This paper compares cognitive skills and enhanced subjective well-being between children attending Government and Private Preschool education
This study evaluates the impact of a low-cost, play-based learning program on early childhood cognitive development
This mixed methods study draws upon Young Lives India longitudinal data
This study examines preschool access and the potential effects on cognitive performance of children aged 5 and 8 years
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5
The purpose of this statistical release is to present final enrolment figures for schools and for children in funded preschool education in the 2021-22 academic year
Check if your council offers free early education and childcare
The school census gathers details on, for example, pupil gender, year group, religion, ethnicity, special educational needs, etc. Schools are classified according to type, or management type, to allow analysis of various sectors to take place. Geographical analysis is also...
Details of immunisations for children between 2 and 5 years, before they start school.
The purpose of this release is to present final enrolment figures for schools and for children in funded preschool education in the 2023-24 academic year.
This paper examines the evolution of gender gaps in multiple cognitive skills from 5 to 19 years old
Research into the long-term effect of pre-school on children’s education and development throughout compulsory schooling.
Complain about a childminder, daycare provider, nanny, nursery or playgroup - complaints process, when to complain to Ofsted or the Department for Education
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