Equity, diversity and inclusion in early childhood education and care
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) policies can have a major role in levelling
the playing field in education and society by providing all children, and especially
those from disadvantaged backgrounds, with opportunities to participate in high-quality
early learning and development experiences. Countries face different challenges in
promoting equity and inclusion in ECEC depending on the particular aspects of social,
economic and cultural diversity that are salient in their contexts. Examining the
prevalence of different dimensions of diversity in ECEC centres and their associations
with indicators of quality, this policy brief points to directions that policymakers
can take to ensure that ECEC systems address the needs of children from all backgrounds.
Available from November 22, 2023
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