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A fairer start explainers

Browse our series of guides and explainers on early years

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Our series of guides and explainers offer an introduction to a range of early years considerations including parental influence, early education and how we measure development.

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A fairer start explainers

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A fairer start explainers

Explainer: why do the early years matter so much for later life?

Explainer: measuring early child development across England, Scotland and Wales

Explainer: how does early education and care affect children’s development?

Explainer: how does parenting impact children's development?

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