World Class: Global comparisons to enhance Early Years practice and provision
- - Prioritising and improving staff qualification levels
- - Maintaining an adequate number of staff members about the number of children
- - Finding ways to work with local hubs and family centres
Schedule Information:
10:00am | Wednesday 20th March
Session Description
Early years systems worldwide are currently facing a critical juncture, with reforms taking place within the cost of living crisis. However, we also know that high-quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) can have a significant impact on a child’s life chances. We looked at best practices from around the world to create a blueprint for early years education in England, but these could equally be applied to other countries. Some key areas include improving adult-to-child ratios, developing workforce capability, and taking action to ensure that all children progress, especially those facing disadvantage.
Your Questions Answered
During the live Summit we put your questions to Elena Rosa Speciani – here’s what she had to say:
Did you see a higher level of assessment and follow up support for children with SEND needs in the countries where ECC was subsidised?
We didn’t focus specifically on SEND needs for this study. In the various research I’ve reviewed, I can’t recall seeing anything that looks at the relationship between ECEC subsidies and SEND support.