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>> Reducing Inequalities by Investing in Early Childhood Education and Care: Ireland - Country Note

Reducing Inequalities by Investing in Early Childhood Education and Care: Ireland - Country Note

The early years set the foundations for children’s development and learning trajectories in life. Early inequalities can put children on divergent paths, but Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) policies can level opportunities from the start, with lasting economic and social benefits. Addressing gaps in participation in ECEC and strengthening its quality and inclusivity represent essential steps to support young children and families and reduce inequalities. Leveraging insights from recent research, the comparative report Reducing Inequalities by Investing in Early Childhood Education and Care discusses the drivers of inequalities in early childhood and the place of ECEC within the landscape of mitigating policies. It develops a policy roadmap for ECEC to better support equity and inclusion. This country note provides a country-specific overview of Ireland.

Publication date:  29 January 2025
✓ Read the publication:  Reducing Inequalities by Investing in Early Childhood Education and Care: Ireland - Country Note
✓ Further information:  Early Childhood Education and Care
✓ Comparative report:  Reducing Inequalities by Investing in Early Childhood Education and Care
✓ See also:  OECD's iLibrary

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