The British Association for Early Childhood Education (Early Education), founded in 1923, is the leading national voluntary organisation for early years practitioners and parents with members and branches in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

Early Education promotes the right of all children to education of the highest quality.

It provides support, advice and information on best practice for everyone concerned with the education and care of young children from birth to eight.

It is an established national organisation with the expertise and experience to support the development of the early years workforce.
 

Press Release - Early Education launches single funding formula support kit... read more

Press Release - Early Education launches Number 10 website petition calling for government to rethink the implementation early years single funding formula as proposed changes threaten to hit disadvantaged children and families the hardest... read more

Press Release - Early Education calls for urgent rethink on early years single funding formula as survey of maintained nursery schools reveals chaos in implementation of government funding strategy... read more

Press Release - Early Education launches new resource to support the development of effective outdoors practice... read more

Press Release - Early childhood educators rising to the challenge of implementing the early years foundation stage... read more

Press Release - Nursery Schools Now - Early Education urges local authorities to realise the potential of their Maintained Nursery Schools  ... read more

Early Education Scotland Grant is now available for Early Education members in Scotland ...  read more

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Early Education is the leading UK voluntary organisation that supports practitioners, parents and others who are not just involved in the development of young children, but committed to ensuring that they - and all children from birth to eight - receive the best possible care and education. click here