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Apply for a place in a nursery school for children under 5 through your local council
This paper compares cognitive skills and enhanced subjective well-being between children attending Government and Private Preschool education
This mixed methods study draws upon Young Lives India longitudinal data
Paper prepared by Shamez Ladhani for Public Health England (PHE).
This study evaluates the impact of a low-cost, play-based learning program on early childhood cognitive development
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
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
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...
Product recall for AILE Toddler Wooden Peg Puzzle presenting a serious risk of choking.
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5
This study examines preschool access and the potential effects on cognitive performance of children aged 5 and 8 years
Check if your council offers free early education and childcare
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
A report on the preliminary results of the COVID-19 testing and antibody prevalence surveillance in schools programme, colloquially known as sKIDs.
Get extra funding for your early years childcare provider so they can provide better care for your child - early years pupil premium, disability access fund
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