Looking for Quality in Early Childhood Education and Care systems
Authors: Mousena, Eleni 
Sidiropoulou–Kanellou, Tryfaini 
Issue Date: 1-Jun-2017
Journal: Journal of Regional & Socio-Economic Issues 
Volume: 7
Issue: 2
Keywords: Preschool Education, Quality, Evaluation, Policies
Abstract: 
Early Childhood Education and Care has been a major political priority for the European Union and other international bodies over the past decades, a priority founded on the view that investments in the early years of life can produce more positive results for children, families and societies. According to research findings, early childhood is critical to a child's cognitive, emotional, linguistic and social development. The development achieved at this stage will lay the foundations for success at school and in the workplace, as well as for the
child's physical and mental health. This paper discusses policies aimed at quality preschool education and care. It is a theoretical approach based on written data from individual countries and international organizations. The main conclusion of this paper is that the improvement of the quality of ECEC systems constitutes a major challenge for modern nations, including Greece.
ISSN: 2049-1395
2049-1409
URI: https://uniwacris.uniwa.gr/handle/3000/1383
Type: Article
Department: Department of Early Childhood Education and Care 
School: School of Administrative, Economics and Social Sciences 
Affiliation: University of West Attica (UNIWA) 
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