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
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
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): 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
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 6
Sammons, Pam, 2008
(Research Report No. DCSF-RR049). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Children, Schools and Families.
A study of the 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
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 6 [Executive summary]
Sammons, Pam, 2008
(Research Report No. DCSF-RR049). 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 6 of primary school in the 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 Provision in Northern Ireland (EPPNI): Characteristics of pre-school environments in Northern Ireland: An analysis of observational data
Melhuish, Edward, 2002
(Technical Paper No. 1). Belfast, Northern Ireland: Stranmillis Press.
A study of the quality of child care experienced by participants in the Effective Pre-school Provision in Northern Ireland, a longitudinal study of children's development, preschool experiences, and the relationship between the two, based on observations of preschool settings
Reports & Papers
Effective Pre-school Provision in Northern Ireland (EPPNI): Characteristics of pre-school environments in Northern Ireland: An analysis of observational data [Executive summary]
Melhuish, Edward, 2002
(Technical Paper No. 1). Belfast, Northern Ireland: Stranmillis Press.
A summary of a study of the quality of child care experienced by participants in the Effective Pre-school Provision in Northern Ireland, a longitudinal study of children's development, preschool experiences, and the relationship between the two, based on observations of preschool settings
Executive Summary
The Effective Provision of Pre-School Education (EPPE) project (1997-2003): Technical paper 10: 'Intensive case studies of practice across the foundation stage'
Siraj-Blatchford, Iram, October, 2003
(Research Brief No. RBX16-03). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education and Skills.
A study on the most effective pedagogy used to attain ‘excellent’ outcomes in cognitive and/or social behaviors in child care centers in the United Kingdom, using data from 14 case studies
Fact Sheets & Briefs
The Effective Provision of Pre-school Education (EPPE) project: Final report: A longitudinal study funded by the DfES 1997-2004
Sylva, Kathy, November, 2004
(Research Report No. SSU/FR/2004/01). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education and Skills.
An analysis of the effects of early education and care experiences on later learning, social, and behavioral outcomes of preschool children in England
Reports & Papers
The Effective Provision of Pre-School Education (EPPE) project: Findings from the early primary years
Sure Start (Programme), November, 2004
Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education and Skills.
A longitudinal study of the effects of after school care on the social and cognitive development of a sample of 3000 five through seven year old children
Fact Sheets & Briefs
The Effective Provision of Pre-School Education (EPPE) project: Findings from the pre-school period
Sylva, Kathy, October, 2003
(Research Brief No. RBX15-03). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education and Skills.
A study of the influence of European preschool program quality on cognitive and social development of preschool children, and factors that contribute to program quality, such as program setting, home environment and education of instructors
Fact Sheets & Briefs
The Effective Provision of Pre-School Education (EPPE) project: Findings from pre-school to end of key stage 1
Sure Start (Programme), November, 2004
Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education and Skills.
A summary of findings from the beginning stage of a European longitudinal study of the effects of preschool programs on cognitive and social development of three through five year old children
Fact Sheets & Briefs
The effects of the Peers Early Educational Partnership (PEEP) on children's developmental progress
Evangelou, Maria, 2003
(Research Report No. RR489). Nottingham, United Kingdom: Great Britain, Department for Education and Skills.
A short-term longitudinal study on the influence of the parental education program on the cognitive and emotional development of disadvantaged children in the Peers Early Education Partnership (PEEP) in Oxfordshire
Reports & Papers