About Early Years
A robust sector research programme
From delivery costs to workforce challenges, the comprehensive About Early Years research programme was launched in 2017 by independent EY research experts, Ceeda. We produce evidence and insight to inform early years policy and practice, both at a national level and within individual settings.
Research is conducted across the year with a representative panel of registered day nurseries, pre-schools and childminders in England. Working with a sector-led advisory group, the programme delivers timely, relevant analysis you can use with confidence.
Get involved and join the panel, you will enjoy tailored analysis to support your planning and inform policy direction too.
Have you given your views in #TheBigEYdebate yet?
Ceeda launched a poll 'Funded or free - the future of childcare', in collaboration with Nursery World on 13 January. Its aim is to support open and transparent debate on childcare policy and funding, and to encourage collaboration on solutions. Over 900 people have contributed already - you can give your views HERE. The survey closes on 10 February.
Sector views were also consulted at #TheBigEYdebate event in London on 23 January, live streamed around the country. Findings will be shared in the coming weeks.
The 2019 About Early Years annual report is out! Packed full of sector facts, download FREE from our reports page
Your A to Z of trends and challenges in the early years sector, our annual report rounds-up research from across the year and all the latest official statistics, from capacity and occupancy, to the funding deficit and workforce challenges.
With a funding gap of £662 million in 2019/20 and a funding promise of just £66 million in the recent spending review the sector will be hoping for better news on 13 December. See our full election briefing for more details.
But why stop at reading party manifestos? Why not come together with the sector and share your own ideas about policy solutions that could work for every child, deliver best value for the Treasury, support a thriving sector and give the early years workforce the status and pay they deserve?
We invite you to join us in the #TheBigDebate, on 23 January in central London or via live web-stream. With a new Government in place, and no doubt new promises to deliver, there will be lots to discuss. Read more about it HERE
Download our annual report FREE from our reports page.
