The research for Early Years, the organisation for children and young people, was commissioned by the Centre for Effective Education at Queen's University and funded by the Atlantic Philanthropies Foundation.
What was the aim of the research?
The purpose was to assess the developmental status of children aged two to three years old to give a better understanding of children's strengths and weaknesses. The sample included only children attending nurseries and Sure Start centres in Northern Ireland.
How were children's strengths and weaknesses assessed?
Children were observed doing play-based tasks related to cognitive, language and motor development. Practitioners rated the children using scales related to communication, emergent literacy, self-regulation, playfulness and social skills. Comparisons against US norms were made using the Bayley III, scales for infant and toddler development.
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