Capturing quality in early childhood through environmental rating scales
Sylva, Kathy, 2006
Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 21(1), 76-92
A study of the relation between process quality and developmental outcomes among 3 to 5 year olds in a nationally representative sample of English pre-schools
Reports & Papers
Child care before 6 months of age: A qualitative study of mothers' decisions and feelings about employment and non-maternal care
Leach, Penelope, 2006
Infant and Child Development, 15(5), 471-502
A qualitative study of British mothers' beliefs in terms of infant child care and employment, examining reasons for returning to work, process of selecting child care, range and type of advice received, and involvement of fathers
Reports & Papers
Child Social Behaviour Questionnaire
Sammons, Pam, 2003
In Measuring the impact of pre-school on children's social/behavioural development over the pre-school period. London: University of London, Institute of Education
Instruments
Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Extension
Sylva, Kathy, 2003
In Assessing quality in the early years: Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale Extension (ECERS-E): Four curricular subscales. Stoke-on-Trent: Trentham Books.
Instruments
Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale Extension (Rev. ed.)
Sylva, Kathy, March, 2006
In Assessing quality in the early years: Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale Extension (ECERS-E): Four curricular subscales. Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom: Trentham Books
Instruments
Early childhood matters: Evidence from the Effective Pre-School and Primary Education Project
Sylva, Kathy, 2010
London: Routledge
Accounts and discussions of a study of the relationship between developmental outcomes and early care and education experiences within the Effective Pre-School and Primary Education Project (EPPE), and an overview of the communication of study results to policymakers
Reports & Papers
Early stages of the Neighbourhood Nurseries Initiative: Opening the nurseries
Great Britain. Department for Education and Skills, January, 2005
Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education and Skills.
A summary of a study on an early stage of a project designed to reduce child poverty by providing child care so that the parents could return to the workforce in England
Fact Sheets & Briefs
Early stages of the Neighbourhood Nurseries Initiative: Opening the nurseries
Great Britain. Department for Education and Skills, 2005
(Research Report No. SSU/2005/FR/007). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education and Skills.
A study on an early stage of a project designed to reduce child poverty by providing child care so that the parents could return to the workforce in England
Reports & Papers
The Early Years Transition & Special Education Needs (EYTSEN) project
Great Britain. Department for Education and Skills, June, 2003
(Research Report No. RR431). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education and Skills.
A longitudinal study on the special educational needs of children between three and six years old at risk of developing social or cognitive behavioral problems and parental perceptions of how needs are met and satisfaction with special educational programs in the United Kingdom
Reports & Papers
The Early Years Transition & Special Education Needs (EYTSEN) project
Great Britain. Department for Education and Skills, June, 2003
(Research Brief No. RB431). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education and Skills.
Key facts and findings from a longitudinal study on the special educational needs of children between three and six years old at risk of developing social or cognitive behavioral problems and parental perceptions of how needs are met and satisfaction with special educational programs in the United Kingdom
Fact Sheets & Briefs
The Early Years Transition & Special Education Needs (EYTSEN) project [Executive summary]
Great Britain. Department for Education and Skills, June, 2003
(Research Report No. RR431). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education and Skills.
A summary of an investigation into aspects and provisions of special educational needs (SEN) in young children between the ages of 3 and 6 years in the United Kingdom
Executive Summary
Effective Pre-School and Primary Education 3-11 Project (EPPE 3-11): The effectiveness of primary schools in England in Key Stage 2 for 2002, 2003 and 2004
Melhuish, Edward, 2006
Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education and Skills.
An examination of the degree to which children’s development and academic achievement is linked to the particular primary school attended, based on the reported progress of over 2500 children from ages 3 to 11 [ages 3 to the end of Key Stage 2, the second age-related stage of compulsory education under the national curriculum for state schools in England and Wales] and data for all schools in England over a three year period (2002-04)
Reports & Papers
Effective Pre-school and Primary Education 3-11 project (EPPE 3-11): The effectiveness of primary schools in England in key stage 2 for 2002, 2003 and 2004
Melhuish, Edward, December, 2006
(Brief No. RBX06-06). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education and Skills.
A summary of a study of factors, including preprimary educational achievement, affecting cumulative primary school achievement over three years in England
Fact Sheets & Briefs
Effective Pre-school and Primary Education 3-11 project (EPPE 3-11): Final report from the primary phase: Pre-school, school and family influences on children's development during Key Stage 2 (age 7-11)
Sylva, Kathy, November 2008
(Research Brief DCSF-RB061). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Children, Schools and Families.
A summary of a study of the cognitive, social, and behavioral development of children in primary school in England and their relationship to family and home learning environments and to preschool and primary school experiences, based on data from a longitudinal study of the relationship of preschool and primary school experiences to children's development
Fact Sheets & Briefs
Effective Pre-school and Primary Education 3-11 project (EPPE 3-11): Final report from the primary phase: Pre-school, school and family influences on children's development during Key Stage 2 (age 7-11)
Sylva, Kathy, 2008
(Research Report No. DCSF-RR061). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Children, Schools and Families.
A study of the cognitive, social, and behavioral development of children in primary school in England and their relationship to family and home learning environments and to preschool and primary school experiences, based on data from a longitudinal study of the relationship of preschool and primary school experiences to children's development
Reports & Papers
Effective Pre-school and Primary Education 3-11 project (EPPE 3-11): Final report from the primary phase: Pre-school, school and family influences on children's development during Key Stage 2 (age 7-11) [Executive summary]
Sylva, Kathy, 2008
(Research Report No. DCSF-RR061). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Children, Schools and Families.
A summary of a study of the cognitive, social, and behavioral development of children in primary school in England and their relationship to family and home learning environments and to preschool and primary school experiences, based on data from a longitudinal study of the relationship of preschool and primary school experiences to children's development
Executive Summary
Effective Pre-School and Primary Education 3-11 Project (EPPE 3-11): Influences on children’s attainment and progress in Key Stage 2: Cognitive outcomes in year 5
Sammons, Pam, February 2007
Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education and Skills.
An examination of the degree to which attendance at particular preschools and primary schools impact children’s cognitive and socio-behavioral development, based on study data from the end of children’s fifth year of primary school
Reports & Papers
Effective Pre-School and Primary Education 3-11 Project (EPPE 3-11): Influences on children’s attainment and progress in Key Stage 2: Cognitive outcomes in year 5 [Research brief]
Sammons, Pam, February 2007
[Brief No: RB828]. Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education and Skills.
A summary of a study of the degree to which attendance at particular preschools and primary schools impact children’s cognitive and socio-behavioral development, based on study data from the end of children’s fifth year of primary school
Fact Sheets & Briefs
Effective Pre-School and Primary Education 3-11 Project (EPPE 3-11): Influences on children’s attainment and progress in Key Stage 2: Cognitive outcomes in year 5 [Summary report]
Sammons, Pam, 2007
[Research Report No 828]. Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education and Skills.
A summary of a study of the degree to which attendance at particular preschools and primary schools impact children’s cognitive and socio-behavioral development, based on study data from the end of children’s fifth year of primary school
Executive Summary
Effective Pre-school and Primary Education 3-11 project (EPPE 3-11): Influences on children’s attainment and progress in Key Stage 2: Cognitive outcomes in year 6
Sammons, Pam, 2008
(Research Report No. DCSF-RR048). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Children, Schools and Families.
A study of the cognitive development, including English and math skills, of children in year 6 of primary school in England and its relationship to family and home learning environments and to preschool and primary school experiences, based on data from a longitudinal study of the relationship of preschool and primary school experiences to children's development
Reports & Papers
Effective Pre-school and Primary Education 3-11 project (EPPE 3-11): Influences on children’s attainment and progress in Key Stage 2: Cognitive outcomes in year 6 [Executive summary]
Sammons, Pam, 2008
(Research Report No. DCSF-RR048). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Children, Schools and Families.
A summary of a study of the cognitive development, including English and math skills, of children in year 6 of primary school in England and its relationship to family and home learning environments and to preschool and primary school experiences, based on data from a longitudinal study of the relationship of preschool and primary school experiences to children's development
Executive Summary
Effective Pre-school and Primary Education 3-11 project (EPPE 3-11): Influences on children's cognitive and social development in year 6
Sammons, Pam, August 2008
(Research Brief DCSF-RB048-049). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Children, Schools and Families.
A summary of a study of the cognitive, social, and behavioral development of children in year 6 of primary school in England and their relationship to family and home learning environments and to preschool and primary school experiences, based on data from a longitudinal study of the relationship of preschool and primary school experiences to children's development
Fact Sheets & Briefs
Effective Pre-school and Primary Education 3-11 project (EPPE 3-11): Influences on children’s development and progress in Key Stage 2: Social/behavioural outcomes in year 5
Sammons, Pam, August 2007
(Research Brief DCSF-RB007). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Children, Schools and Families.
A summary of a study of the social and behavioral development of children in year 5 of primary school in England and their relationship to family and home learning environments and to preschool and primary school experiences, based on data from a longitudinal study of the relationship of preschool and primary school experiences to children's development
Fact Sheets & Briefs
Effective Pre-school and Primary Education 3-11 project (EPPE 3-11): Influences on children’s development and progress in Key Stage 2: Social/behavioural outcomes in year 5
Sammons, Pam, 2007
(Research Report No. DCSF-RR007). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Children, Schools and Families.
A study of the social and behavioral development of children in year 5 of primary school in England and their relationship to family and home learning environments and to preschool and primary school experiences, based on data from a longitudinal study of the relationship of preschool and primary school experiences to children's development
Reports & Papers
Effective Pre-school and Primary Education 3-11 project (EPPE 3-11): Influences on children’s development and progress in Key Stage 2: Social/behavioural outcomes in year 5 [Executive summary]
Sammons, Pam, 2007
(Research Report No. DCSF-RR007). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Children, Schools and Families.
A summary of a study of the social and behavioral development of children in year 5 of primary school in England and their relationship to family and home learning environments and to preschool and primary school experiences, based on data from a longitudinal study of the relationship of preschool and primary school experiences to children's development
Executive Summary