There has been much research in the field of early childhood that has contributed greatly and still does to practice development.
Some of the institutions and research projects that have been influential in this sector include: National Foundation for Educational Research
NFER maintains a comprehensive research portfolio comprising more than 100 projects on aspects of education at any given time. One major topic is primary and pre-school education. www.nfer.ac.uk
National Centre For Social Research
NatCen is at www.natcen.ac.uk/index. html. Under Families, NatCen publishes many research publications on early years care and education, including:
* Parents' Demand for Childcare
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