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Estimating net child care price elasticities of partnered women with pre-school children using a discrete structural labour supply-child care model [Executive summary]
Gong, Xiaodong, 26 November, 2011
(Discussion Paper No. 653). Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia: Australian National University, Centre for Economic Policy Research.

A summary of a study of the relationship of changes in families' child care expenses to changes in maternal labor supply in Australia, based on an analysis of data from the 2005 through 2007 waves of an annual panel survey of approximately 7,000 households

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Evaluation of Flying Start: Findings from the baseline survey of families: Mapping needs and measuring early influence among families with babies aged 7-20 months: Summary report
Ipsos MORI (Firm). Social Research Institute, 2011
(No.: 28/2011). Cardiff, United Kingdom: Wales, Social Research Division.

A summary of an evaluation of Flying Start, an integrated services program for families in disadvantaged areas in Wales, that examines families' use of Flying Start services and that compares parenting outcomes of families either living in or not living in areas served by Flying Start, based on survey responses from 3,591 families with children under 2 years old

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Feasibility study for the trials of Payment by Results for children's centres [Executive summary]
La Valle, Ivana, November, 2011
London: National Children's Bureau.

A summary of findings from the trial of an initiative in children's centers in the United Kingdom to introduce Payment by Results (PbR), which bases program funding on the achievement of target outcomes, that examine the potential of various PbR target outcomes, local authorities' views on PbR, and local authorities' plans to develop PbR initiatives, based on a review of submissions by 9 authorities in the PbR trial, interviews with 15 authority representatives, and a presentation and discussion with 28 authority representatives

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Final report: Current requirements for tertiary qualifications in early childhood education: Implications for policy [Executive summary]
Rowley, Glenn, October, 2011
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia: Australia, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

A summary of an exploration of the objectives and course content of 83 degree programs in early childhood education available at universities in Australia

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Focus group summary and analysis: Public perceptions of early learning and child care [Executive summary]
Hennessy, Trish, May, 2011
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Environics Research Group.

A summary of an examination of themes from focus groups on Canadian attitudes toward available early learning and child care options and toward the appeal of a broader vision for early learning, based on 10 focus groups conducted in five cities across Canada

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Interim research report: New Brunswick early childhood centres [Executive summary]
University of New Brunswick. Health and Education Research Group, May, 2011
Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Margaret and Wallace McCain Family Foundation.

A summary of an evaluation of an effort to base integrated delivery of early childhood services at early childhood centers in New Brunswick, Canada, that examines parent, community partner, and early childhood educator perceptions of the centers, based on case study data collected at 4 sites during the first year of implementation

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Launching into Learning: Longitudinal study 2007 to 2014: Progress report 2011 [Executive summary]
Tasmania. Educational Performance Services, 15 December, 2011
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia: Tasmania, Department of Education.

A summary of a study of the relationship of participation in Launching into Learning, a program in Tasmania, Australia, to promote the school readiness of children from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, to child developmental outcomes in kindergarten and primary school, based on a comparison of child assessment data from participants and nonparticipants

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Linking Schools and Early Years project evaluation: Data collection round 2 [Executive summary]
Eastman, Christine, January, 2011
(SPRC Report 2/11). Sydney, New South Wales, Australia: University of New South Wales, Social Policy Research Centre.

A summary of findings from a process and outcomes evaluation of Linking Schools and Early Years, a project to coordinate school readiness efforts of schools, early education and care services, and child and family services in three sites in Victoria, Australia, that examine project implementation and activities, school transitions, coordination among services, and schools' responsiveness to family needs, based on 32 stakeholder interviews and on surveys from 306 parents, 11 schools, 23 early education and care service providers, and 26 child and family service providers

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Linking Schools and Early Years project evaluation: Draft mid-term report [Executive summary]
Rajkovic, Marianne, October, 2011
Parkville, Victoria, Australia: Centre for Community Child Health (Royal Children's Hospital).

A summary of interim findings from a process and outcomes evaluation of Linking Schools and Early Years, a project to coordinate school readiness efforts of schools, early education and care services, and child and family services in three sites in Victoria, Australia, that examine project implementation and activities, coordination among services, school transitions, family engagement, and schools' responsiveness to family needs, based on project documents and 11 stakeholder interviews

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Report of the operations of community kindergartens in Western Australia [Executive summary]
Alderson, Anna C., 2011
East Perth, Western Australia, Australia: Western Australia, Office of Early Childhood Development and Learning.

A summary of an examination of the provision of publicly-funded preschool for 4-year-old children in community-based settings in Western Australia, based on data collected from 243 participants at 16 community meetings

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Report on the Feasibility Study into the Provision of Preschool in Childcare Settings [Executive summary]
Alderson, Anna C., June, 2011
East Perth, Western Australia, Australia: Western Australia, Office of Early Childhood Development and Learning.

A summary of an examination of the costs and benefits associated with four models for the provision of publicly-funded preschool in Western Australia, based on 100 stakeholder interviews

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Roma early childhood inclusion: Macedonian report [Executive summary]
Eminova, Enisa, 2011
London: Open Society Foundations.

A summary of a study of young Roma children's access to and inclusion in early childhood services in Macedonia, based on key informant interviews, stakeholder consultations, and site visits

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