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The EPPSE project focuses on the attainment and development of children from pre-school to the end of key stage 3.
Longitudinal evidence from Peru
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5
Report looking at whether pre-school and early home learning helps students gain more A levels.
This study evaluates the impact of a low-cost, play-based learning program on early childhood cognitive development
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 pre-school education in the 2020-21 academic year.
Check if your council offers free early education and childcare
Enrolment data from the 2017/18 annual school census was released in December 2017.
Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) - support your child can get at school and how to apply for an education, health and care (EHC) plan
O-Class was designed as a preschool year for 6-year-old children to prepare them to enter Grade 1
Research into the attainment and development of children from pre-school to the end of key stage 3.
The purpose of this statistical release is to present enrolment figures for schools and for children in grant-aided schools for 2019/20. The school census gathers details on, for example, pupil gender, year group, religion, ethnicity, special educational needs, etc. Schools...
This paper compares cognitive skills and enhanced subjective well-being between children attending Government and Private Preschool education
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...
Research into the long-term effect of pre-school on children’s education and development throughout compulsory schooling.
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