Policy

Research report
The State of Young Children in Israel 2015
This report provides a data-driven overview of the state of young children in Israel.
Report
Invest in Young Children
This report summarises a two-day national conference held in Gopalpur in Odisha, India, in January 2016.
Report
Counting on Quality: Measuring and Improving Quality in Early Childhood Environments
This is a report on the International Consultation convened in Leiden, the Netherlands, in September 2014 to call attention to the importance…
Collection
Early Childhood in Focus
This collection compiles compelling, evidence-based research and analysis on topics relevant for anyone working with and for young children and families.
Early Childhood in Focus
Early Childhood in Focus: The Right to Play
This ninth edition in the series focuses on children’s right to play, from its function in their development to the implications of…
Early Childhood in Focus
Early Childhood in Focus: Healthy Environments
This eighth edition in the series draws attention to the child’s physical environment, exploring urban environments as well as spaces designed specifically…
Early Childhood in Focus
Early Childhood in Focus: Developing Brains
This seventh edition in the series introduces the language and world of neuroscience and developmental psychology.
Early Childhood in Focus
Early Childhood in Focus: Culture and Learning
This sixth edition in the series expands on how to promote development and learning while respecting and supporting cultural diversities.
Early Childhood in Focus
Early Childhood in Focus: Supporting Parenting
This fifth edition in the series addresses important questions around parenting support programmes in the context of early childhood.
Early Childhood in Focus
Early Childhood in Focus: Effective Programmes
This fourth edition in the series looks at the policy issues surrounding early childhood education and care programmes.
Early Childhood in Focus
Early Childhood in Focus: Developing Positive Identities
This third edition in the series zooms into identity construction, diversity and developing positive identities early on.
Early Childhood in Focus
Early Childhood in Focus: Primary Education
This second edition in the series focuses on transitions in the lives of young children, particularly around early childhood education and care.