The Conversation

A failure at 6? Data‑driven assessment isn’t helping young children’s learning

Children’s early years from birth to the age of eight are crucial for their social, emotional and intellectual development. However, early years education in Australia is fragmented. It operates ...
The Conversation

Despite improvements to early education, more children are starting school developmentally behind. What’s going on?

So far, 2025 has been a horror year for early education and care. Much of the recent media and political coverage about childcare has focused on safety. This is understandable, given the numerous, ...
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Pupils thrive in early years but learning gaps identified at Cumbria primary

Lindal and Marton Primary School has been told it must sharpen its teaching, behaviour, and leadership after an Ofsted visit.
World Bank

Early Learning Partnership

The Early Learning Partnership (ELP) is a multi-donor trust fund, housed at the World Bank. ELP leverages World Bank strengths—a global presence, access to policymakers and strong technical ...
World Bank

Investments in Children’s Early Years: Creating Brighter Futures

Investing in early childhood development (ECD), preprimary school education, childcare, teacher training, maternal health, and nutrition improves future learning outcomes and lifetime human capital.