Webinar: Putting early childhood onto the national political radar

Webinar: Putting early childhood onto the national political radar

The Thrive by Five Campaign was launched in 2020, with a goal to achieve a universally accessible, high quality early learning and childcare system that gives every child in Australia the best chance to reach their full potential. The compelling evidence about brain development in the early years, and the potential to reduce inequity among Australian families and address the persistence of developmental vulnerability in children were driving forces for initiating the campaign. 

Date: 15-03-2023

First Years, First Priority Campaign coalition makes the case for an integrated early childhood system in Bulgaria

On behalf of the First Years, First Priority national campaign coalition, ISSA Member, For Our Children Foundation urged the Bulgarian government to focus on developing an integrated system for ECEC.

Launch of Health Systems for Early Child Development Initiative

Launch of Health Systems for Early Child Development Initiative

Health care systems are well-trusted and far-reaching. Their access to young children and their families in the most critical years for optimal brain development provides a unique opportunity to support caregivers for nurturing care, which includes care for the child's health, safety and security, responsive Interactions, learning and stimulation, and identification of and support for children at risk of developmental difficulties to develop to their full potential. 

Date: 12-09-2022

ISSA contributes to European Commission’s proposal on revision of the Barcelona Targets

The proposed revision to the Barcelona targets aims to close the gender employment gap, while enhancing the social and cognitive development of children — particularly those in vulnerable situations or from disadvantaged backgrounds.

EDUCAS - Policy recommendations: Strengthening the importance of SPACE and EDUCARE approach



Educating and caring for young children is a big responsibility, challenge and commitment.

Reclaiming transitions as inclusive relational spaces in times of crisis and beyond



Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic

Investing in professionalization of ECEC staff to foster smooth transitions in times of crisis and beyond



Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic

InTrans General Framework: What are Warm and Inclusive Transitional Inclusive Practices Across the Early Years



The InTrans project aims at influencing the systemic conditions needed in order to disseminate and implement good transitional practices on a wider scale.

START- Sustaining Warm and Inclusive Transitions across the Early Years. Final report with implications for policies and practices



Transitions across the home environment, early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings and compulsory school education (CSE) mark significant changes in the life of children and their families and communities.

Business Model for high quality, accessible and flexible childcare services



How to Business Model Canvas (BMC) provides guidance on how to deal with both external and internal organisational needs and the ways to best respond to them as an organisation.

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