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Look abroad for better practice, sector is urged

More innovation and investment are needed if the UK is to match the best international models of early years services and fulfil the vision of universal, accessible and affordable childcare, according to a new report. Learning with other countries: International models of early education and care, published by Daycare Trust, outlines how the world's best early education and childcare services are designed and delivered.

Learning with other countries: International models of early education and care, published by Daycare Trust, outlines how the world's best early education and childcare services are designed and delivered.

The report includes papers by experts from six countries: Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Flanders in Belgium, New Zealand and the UK.

Daycare Trust policy and campaigns manager Daniela Reale said, 'This report shows how far we have yet to go in the UK if we are to achieve the best for our children in terms of the services needed to help them thrive. What it also shows is that to achieve world-class services for all our children we need a world-class, highly-qualified and skilled workforce and world-class funding.'

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