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This note summarises the results of two related research projects. With funding from the ESRC through its Secondary Data Analysis Initiative, and the Nuffield Foundation, Jo Blanden (University of Surrey), Emilia Del Bono (University of Essex), Kirstine Hansen (Institute of Education), Sandra McNally (University of Surrey) and Birgitta Rabe (University of Essex) investigated the impact of free early education on children’s development.
Authors

Mike Brewer

Research Fellow University College London
Claire is a Research Fellow at IFS, working on the determinants and consequences of participation in childcare and education for parents and children.


Birgitta Rabe
Report details
- DOI
- 10.1920/re.ifs.2024.0462
- Publisher
- IFS
Suggested citation
Brewer, M et al. (2014). The impact of free early education for 3 year olds in England. London: IFS. Available at: https://ifs.org.uk/publications/impact-free-early-education-3-year-olds-england-0 (accessed: 9 February 2025).
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