Learning
Policy brief
The Early Years: Behavioural Science
This policy brief sets out the key steps for designing and implementing an intervention that rigorously applies behavioural science methods.
Report
ITCN Best Practices
Discover 30 visual examples of successful projects contributing to infant, toddler and caregiver-friendly neighbourhoods.
Case
Urban95 Challenge brings new ideas to improve cities for young children
In 2016 we launched the Urban95 Challenge – a call for ideas for practical, small-scale projects to improve urban livability for babies,…
Case
Dart course for journalists spearheads media outreach
Representing a range of local and national print, online, radio and television media, 45 journalists from 26 countries gathered at Columbia University’s…
Case
Helping municipalities to deliver joined-up services
The Netherlands has decentralised responsibility for social services from national to municipal governments. The Promising Start Action Programme, part of a broader…
Case
Convenings bring new ideas on Urban95 and Parents+
In 2017 and 2018, we held “convenings” on our investment areas Urban95 and Parents+, bringing together a diverse range of stakeholders from…
Toolkit
ITCN Design Guidelines
These design guidelines build on the policy framework by offering tangible implementation guidance on infant, toddler and caregiver-friendly neighbourhood features.
Toolkit
Get Ready for Data! A Tool to Guide Data Use
This toolkit is designed to support city officials and early years practitioners who collect, share and use data to make practical decisions.
Toolkit
Measuring Urban Experiences of Young Children
This toolkit was designed to measure how young children and their caregivers interact with and use public space.
Historical cases
Small but Mighty
The incredible story of the women who made sure Guatemala’s educational system didn’t leave the nation’s indigenous children behind.
Historical cases
Behind the Scenes
From universities to state schools: the Bernard van Leer Foundation’s far-reaching impact on learning in El Salvador.
Collection
Historical Cases
This collection of six historical case studies captures in-country impact stories from 70 years of experience.