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This note summarises the results of two related research projects. With funding from the ESRC through its Secondary Data Analysis Initiative, and the Nuffield Foundation, Jo Blanden (University of Surrey), Emilia Del Bono (University of Essex), Kirstine Hansen (Institute of Education), Sandra McNally (University of Surrey) and Birgitta Rabe (University of Essex) investigated the impact of free early education on children’s development.
Authors
Mike Brewer
Research Fellow University College London
Claire is a Research Fellow at IFS, working on the determinants and consequences of participation in childcare and education for parents and children.
Associate Director
Sarah is an Associate Director in the Education and Skills sector at the IFS, holding a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship.
Birgitta Rabe
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- Publisher
- IFS
Suggested citation
Brewer, M et al. (2014). The impact of free early education for 3 year olds in England. London: IFS. Available at: https://ifs.org.uk/publications/impact-free-early-education-3-year-olds-england-0 (accessed: 26 April 2024).
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