Summary
Children’s early experiences are fundamental to ensuring healthy development throughout life. Early childhood is a critical period for children’s brain development, with research suggesting that the quality of a child’s early learning environment plays a key role in their development. Availability of high-quality early childhood education and care has therefore become an area of increased investment in recent decades.
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Fact sheet
About the AECEDE Research Project
This fact sheet provides information about the Australian Early Childhood Educational Development Experience (AECEDE) Research Project.
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Research snapshot
Mental Health and Children's Early Learning
Early learning skills, like using language, problem solving and communication, help children to thrive and reach their full potential at school.