Building blocks of child development

From Center on the Developing Child

From their website:

These key scientific concepts are the building blocks of the core story of child development. Each page within this section provides a concise overview of a different key concept and aggregates a variety of resources created by the National Sci

Transition from Special Education to Inclusive Education Systems

Reports and studies Education

From the website below:

The study explores the ways in which knowledge can be created and shared to promote the transition from special education to inclusive education systems. It provides a collection of 16 case studies from 11 European countries, ranging from day-to-

Assessing the home environment to promote infant-toddler learning within everyday family routines

Keilty, B (2020)

From summary:

Research has demonstrated the importance of assessment and intervention that focuses on the social interactions, physical features, and temporal environments of everyday family routines that make up the child’s learning environment.

The social environment is the intera

Poverty takes away the right to childhood – Eurochild Report

‘...no one understands the lived experiences of children better than children themselves’

Report on Children’s perceptions of poverty in four EU Member States

Extracts:

'Eurochild published its first report on Child Poverty, which provides an overview of the situation on the ground in Bulgari

The First International Webinar on Children in the Digital Age – WITH VIDEO

Relevant to every family and school in every country

On December 13, 2023, advocates from around the world joined primary Declaration author Julian Gresser to share some of their experiences and materials as well as their thoughts and ideas for using the Declaration to increase awareness in their co

A Decade of Science Informing Policy: The Story of the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child

Helping to change the conversation

From the website below:

This retrospective report tells the history of how the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child came to be, what its impact has been, how its members work, and why the Council has made a difference.

“For the past decade, a d

Black babies in England three times more likely to die than white babies

Inequalities between rich and poor areas and white and black communities widening, according to child mortality data

From the Guardian Newspaper:

'Black babies in England are almost three times more likely to die than white babies after death rates surged in the last year, according to figures that

3 Principles to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families

‘...these three principles can guide decision-makers as they choose among policy alternatives, design new approaches, and shift existing practice...’

Extract:

'The science of child development and the core capabilities of resilient adults point to a set of “design principles” that policymaker