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Early years and childcare

Early years policy: Spending and design

Christine Farquharson

Published on 11 March 2026

Christine Farquharson's presentation to Nursery World Business Summit

This presentation 'Early years policy: Spending and design' was given by Christine Farquharson at the Nursery World Business Summit, 4 March 2026.

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Chrsitine Farquharson

Christine Farquharson

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Christine's research examines inequalities in children's education and health, especially in the early education and childcare sector.