How to improve Early Childhood Education and Care for children under 3

How can countries expand early childhood education and care (ECEC) for children under age 3 while ensuring quality and equity? Drawing on insights from the latest TALIS Starting Strong survey, this webinar will look at how OECD countries are responding to challenges in the sector, including fragmented provision and persistent inequalities in accessing ECEC. Joined by an expert panel, we’ll discuss how different ECEC models can shape children’s experiences, staff practices and working conditions.

Register and join the discussion as we look at new evidence on under-3 ECEC, including:

  • How to make ECEC settings more accessible and of consistent quality
  • How to make ECEC more responsive to the developmental needs of children under 3
  • What approaches can better support vulnerable children within diverse ECEC systems

Speakers include:

  • Andreas Schleicher, OECD Director for Education and Skills
  • Rahel Dreyer, Professor of Early Childhood Education and Developmental Psychology, Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences Berlin (ASH Berlin), Germany
  • Michel Vandenbroeck, Emeritus Professor at Ghent University & part-time policy advisor on childcare
  • Carmen Dalli, Deputy Head of School Education. Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
  • Moderated by Duncan Crawford, Senior Content Manager, OECD Directorate for Education and Skill

Details

June 24, 2026
12:00 pm
- 1:00 PM
Free