The report is based on research with over 780 parents in Wales, a comprehensive review of recent proposals for ECEC reform, and interviews with expert stakeholders. It identifies five key principles for effective ECEC, together with a number of recommendations to implement these:

– Target investment where it has the biggest impact
– Leverage funding to ensure provision is high-quality, sustainable and equitable
– Provide the right number of hours
– Ensure flexibility to meet families’ needs
– Provide integrated services.

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