Online Document Catalogue: Research, policy and practice

Research, policy and practice materials include scholarly research, policy studies, briefs, government, advocacy and NGO reports. This list is sorted by most recently added entries to the Catalogue, to the oldest.

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Childcare matters: What the public thinks about childcare in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Childminding Association (NICMA), NICMA, 19 May 2008. Europe

"Who's the boss?": Young children's power and influence in an early childhood classroom

Lee, Yoon-Joo, and Recchia, Susan, Early Childhood Research and Practice (ECRP), 1 May 2008. United States

Early childhood in the Caribbean

Barrow, Christine, and Ince, Martin, Bernard van Leer Foundation, 1 Apr 2008. Latin America and the Carribean

Promoting children's welfare in the Nordic countries

Hiilamo, Heikki, Institutional Repository (Valto), 22 May 2008. Europe

Measuring quality in family, friend, and neighbor child care: Conceptual and practical issues

Maher, Erin, Child Care and Early Education Research Connections, 1 Apr 2007. United States

The mixed economy of childcare and the needs of disadvantaged children

Various, International Centre for the Study of the Mixed Economy of Childcare (ICMEC), 12 May 2008. Europe

Preschool class for 6-year olds in Sweden: A bridge between early childhood and compulsory schooling

Kaga, Yoshie; and Johansson, Inge, UNESCO, 1 May 2007. Europe

The economics of early childhood policy: What the dismal science has to say about investing in children

Kilburn, R., & Karoly, L., RAND Corporation, Labour and Population, 12 May 2008. United States

Rural childcare in Manitoba: New economic evidence

Prentice, Susan, AMM Magazine- Municipal Leader, 1 May 2008.

State of the world's mothers 2007: Saving the lives of children under 5

Save the Children, Save the Children, 10 May 2008. Canada

Consequences of corporatization and marketization of child care

Various, 9 Apr 2008. Australia and New Zealand, Canada

Child care choices: A plan to support our families

Government of Alberta, Government of Alberta, 9 May 2008. Alberta

Why aren't the day care children playing outside? Flip flops, mulch and no coat

Science Daily, 5 May 2008. United States

LHMU: Long day care parent survey

LHMU, LHMU, 7 May 2008. Australia and New Zealand

Developing positive identities: Diversity and young children

Broker, Liz and Woodhead, Martin, Bernard van Leer Foundation, 1 Apr 2008.

Quality in outdoor environments for child care

Various, Preschool Outdoor Environment Measurement Scale (POEMS), 8 May 2008. United States

Preschool programs: Effective curricula

Kagan, Sharon Lynn, and Kauerz, Kristie, Centre for Excellence for Early Childhood Development, 7 Jun 2006. United States

Lessons from Sweden

Olsen, Gregg, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), 16 Apr 2008. Europe

Vulnerable children in Canada: Research insights and policy options

Various, The Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP), 11 Apr 2008. Canada, Quebec, Ontario

Improving quality, enhancing inclusion

Lero, Donna, and Irwin, Sharon Hope, Special Link, 1 Mar 2008. Nova Scotia

Family choices: Manitoba's five-year agenda for early learning and child care

Manitoba Family Services and Housing, Government of Manitoba, 28 Apr 2008. Manitoba

Stats and Facts: A profile of the labour market in Canada

Canadian Council on Social Development, Canadian Council on Social Development, 12 Mar 2008.

Blueprint for early childhood development and school reform

Victoria Government [AU], Australian Policy Online, 14 Apr 2008. Australia and New Zealand

Little Britons: Financing childcare choice

Hakim, Catherine, Bradley, Karen, Price, Emily and Mitchell, Louisa, Policy Exchange, 18 Apr 2008. Europe

A global history of early childhood education and care

Kamerman, Sheila, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), 1 Dec 2006. Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Carribean, Europe