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6. A Review of the Services Offered by English Sure Start Children's Centres in 2011 and 2012

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Hall, James, Eisenstadt, Naomi, Sylva, Kathy, Smith, Teresa, Sammons, Pamela, Smith, George, Evangelou, Maria, Goff, Jenny, Tanner, Emily, Agur, Maya, and Hussey, David

Abstract

This paper presents a review of the family services that were offered by a sample of 121 English Sure Start Children's Centres in 2011 and 2012. Children's Centres are community based facilities that aim to improve outcomes for at-risk families and children through the delivery of a range of services largely aimed at families with young children. Services commonly offered include: health advice, childcare and early education, employment advice, informal drop-in facilities, and specialist support on parenting. This paper provides a snapshot of Children's Centre service provision in 2011 and 2012 and documents the extent of change. A picture of broad stability was observed in the numbers of services that centres reported offering (from a list of 47 services grouped into 11 categories). However, some Children's Centres also appeared to be changing the focus of the services that they provided. Some centres seemed to be shifting towards providing greater outreach (rather than parent-support) and services which were targeted (rather than universal).

Published
2015
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8. Sound Foundations: A Review of the Research Evidence on Quality of Early Childhood Education and Care for Children under Three. Implications for Policy and Practice

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University of Oxford (United Kingdom), Sutton Trust (England), Mathers, Sandra, Eisenstadt, Naomi, Sylva, Kathy, Soukakou, Elena, and Ereky-Stevens, Katharina

Abstract

This report provides a literature review of the evidence on the quality of early childhood education and care for children under three. It considers the implications for policy and practice, particularly for the Government's programme of free early years provision for disadvantaged two year-olds. The review of the research evidence identified four key dimensions of good quality pedagogy for all children under three: (1) Stable relationships and interactions with sensitive and responsive adults; (2) A focus on play-based activities and routines which allow children to take the lead in their own learning; (3) Support for communication and language; and (4) Opportunities to move and be physically active. In order to deliver high quality pedagogy, practitioners need to be skilled and knowledgeable and to work within environments which support them in their practice. The review of the research evidence suggests five "key conditions" for quality: (1) Knowledgeable and capable practitioners, supported by strong leaders; (2) A stable staff team with a low turnover; (3) Effective staff deployment (e.g. favorable ratios, staff continuity); (4) Secure yet stimulating physical environments; and (5) Engaged and involved families.

Published
2014

34. Parental Engagement Fund

Author

Barbour, Laura, Eisenstadt, Naomi, Goodall, Janet, Sylva, Kathy, and Jelley, Fiona

Published
2018

35. An international comparison of early childhood initiatives: from services to systems

Author

Halfon, Neal, Russ, Shirley, Oberklaid, Frank, Bertrand, Jane, and Eisenstadt, Naomi

Subjects
Domestic policy -- Laws, regulations and rules, Domestic policy -- Comparative analysis, Government programs -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government programs -- Comparative analysis, Government regulation, Education, Health, Psychology and mental health
Published
2009

39. The Sure Start Program in the United Kingdom

Author

STATHAM, JUNE and EISENSTADT, NAOMI

Subjects
Poverty -- Prevention -- United Kingdom, Family -- Finance -- Research, Children -- Finance -- Research, Child care services -- Research, Family and marriage, Company financing, Finance, Prevention, Research
Abstract

JUNE STATHAM AND NAOMI EISENSTADT discuss a cornerstone of the UK government's drive to end child poverty. The Sure Start Program aims to improve the health and wellbeing of children [...]

Published
2001

41. Naomi Eisenstadt

Author

Eisenstadt, Naomi

Subjects
Student activities -- Finance, Student activities -- Planning, Company business planning, Company financing, Psychology and mental health, Sociology and social work
Abstract

How is the government going about implementing the extended school agenda? The 10-year child care strategy commits the government to year-round child care for school-aged children from 8am to 6pm [...]

Published
2005

43. Tes focus on...How to improve early years.

Author

Eisenstadt, Naomi

Subjects
*PRESCHOOL education, *DISADVANTAGED schools, *EDUCATION policy, *BRITISH education system, *PRESCHOOL teachers, *TRAINING of preschool teachers, *EDUCATION of preschool teachers, *EDUCATIONAL equalization
Abstract

This article discusses the role of the British government in narrowing the gap among advantaged and disadvantaged youth in early education. The author comments on the negative impacts of a lack of pre-school teachers in the country, resulting in educational inequalities. Increasing investment in graduate programs for pre-school teachers is presented as a proposed solution.

Published
2018

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