‘Complex and confusing’ early years system is failing families, researchers warn

Joe Lepper
Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Researchers are warning that a “piecemeal” approach to expanding childcare provision by politicians over the last 25 years has resulted in a disorganised early years system that is failing to meet the needs of families.

Researchers have called for a whole-system review of government early years policy. Image: Oksana Kuzmina, Adobestock
Researchers have called for a whole-system review of government early years policy. Image: Oksana Kuzmina, Adobestock

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