The impact of ECCE on poorer children

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All children benefit from accessing good quality early childhood education, but disadvantaged children have the potential to benefit most

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As reported by OECD, disadvantaged children have more ‘catch up’ to do once they reach school, which explains why they can benefit more from ECCE

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In the Perry Preschool Study, the children who received ECE were outperforming those who did not in rates of graduation from higher education and overall earnings, and were far less likely to be involved in criminal activity

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Overall, ECCE links to better health and stronger social behaviours

The availability of good quality ECCE can also link to the growth of women’s economic engagement as working mothers