RIS ID
94269
Abstract
Why should we focus on the early years? One reason is the accumulation of evidence that indicates that the child's experience in the early years has profound consequences for later life. There are now many studies that present a consistent picture indicating that adversity in early life, such as frequently accompanies child poverty, is linked to: poor adult mental and physical health , adult mortality, anti‐social and criminal behaviour, substance abuse and poor literacy and academic achievement.
Publication Details
Melhuish, E. (2011). Early years research and implications for policymaking: the UK experience. Nordic Early Childhood Education and Care - Effects and Challenges (pp. 10-15). Oslo, Norway: Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research.