Autor: Gudrun Pennitz

„Rich verbal interaction in the early years is a key pathway to later knowledge: both how much adults talk with

„In the first years of life, brain development is highly responsive to stimulation, especially through frequent, warm exchanges with attentive

„Children who start early childhood education and care (ECEC) or school at an earlier age are more likely to have

„Large socio-economic gaps are evident in learning and development outcomes by age 5. On average, socio-economically advantaged children score between

„The strong role of private expenditure in many ECEC systems reflects the need for families to contribute to the cost

„In many systems participating in TALIS Starting Strong 2024 for settings for children under age 3, more than 50% of

„A large body of evidence shows that high-quality ECEC can have lasting positive effects, particularly for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.