Background One of the most significant developmental accomplishments is the emergence
of language in early childhood. Whilst this process is effortless for most children, others can …

The transition to school is a critical period for children and families. Successful transition
predicts later school achievement and socio-emotional outcomes with sustained long-term …

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings faced significant disruption during the
COVID-19 pandemic, compromising the continuity, stability and quality of provision. Three …

Child behavioural and mental health problems have become a public health crisis. The
consequences of poor mental health in childhood have large economic costs and …

Local authorities in the United Kingdom played an integral role in responding to the COVID-
19 pandemic. During a time of unprecedented crisis, local authorities acted quickly to …

There is good evidence that high-quality instruction targeting reading-related skills in the
classroom leads to gains in reading. However, considerably less is known about the …

The study of subjective wellbeing has received increasing interest among social science
researchers and policy makers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there …

COVID-19 impacted all aspects of children's lives. Research showed that teachers were
most concerned about Communication and Language, and Personal, Social and Emotional …

The educational attainment levels of children in state-funded schools in England are lower
than in many countries with comparable levels of economic development. There are also …

Oral language is the primary means through which a child controls, describes, organises,
and evaluates their life experiences and their ability to use oral language which effectively …