Laying the Foundations: Early childhood care and development

Early childhood care and education are vital to improving child survival and children’s overall development. Programmes offering this support are a vital tool to reduce poverty. The report looks at the current state of play. Which children are accessing these programmes? And which children are missing out? This briefing details the benefits of care and development to young children and sets out the key steps for governments to guarantee all young children get a successful start in life.