Parenting that is warm and nurturing in those early years, with a stimulating home environment that includes conversation, singing, playing and shared reading, are important ingredients for good development and educational attainment.
It really matters that we support children’s development in the early years before they start school. If a child is already behind their peers by the time they start, it is hard for them to catch up. And this gap will often widen as they continue their education.
The home environment might seem like a challenging space for policy intervention but in fact there is very good evidence that parenting support can lead to better outcomes for children. Structured parenting programmes are one of the most well-evidenced strategies to improve the development of children aged under five.
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