The First Thousand Days – An evidence paper
The earliest stage of human development — the period from conception to the end of a child’s second year — has become known as the first 1000 days. Due to the significance of this period for future health and developmental outcomes, there has been a growing focus on the first 1000 days by governments, the […]
Parent Engagement: A Review. Linking Policy and Programs
Evidence suggests that the activities performed by parents and schools combine in complex ways and are affected by the strength of the relationship partnership between family and school. Furthermore, the greater the consistency and continuity in support for learning that the child experiences between the parent and the school the greater the likelihood that student […]
Better systems, better chances: A review of research and practice for prevention and early intervention
Effective prevention and early intervention is possibly the most promising strategy forchanging the trajectories of children. There is clear evidence that children’s life chances areinfluenced by their families and communities and that they are able to be changed for thebetter. Improving the wellbeing of children, young people and families at population-levelrequires flexible and responsive systems […]
