Representation, or lack of it, has an impact. One way to help close educational opportunity gaps is by producing early-learning television that features BIPOC children.

State officials say better data on the youngest children will help educators gauge their academic needs, but some raise privacy concerns with sharing such information more broadly.

The review noted this meant many early years teachers have adopted a more formalised and narrow approach to learning in schools. It isn’t appropriate for young children.

BCCL will implement the International Early Years Curriculum, which aims to foster creativity, inquiry-based learning and social and emotional development.

Childcare providers from the private and voluntary sectors have expressed concern at their apparent lack of representation on children's trusts. Children Now polled a random sample of 10 councils ...