families - that Scotland should be the best place to grow up. Those
working in the early years sector are playing a key role in the work to
make that ambition a reality.
I'm fortunate to meet practitioners in early learning settings across the country, and to see first-hand the important work they're doing daily to help parents and carers give so many of our children the best start in life.
There is strong evidence - in particular from the Growing up in Scotland longitudinal study and the Effective Provision of Pre-School, Primary and Secondary Education study - highlighting the important role that high-quality early learning and childcare plays in children's cognitive and social development.
The PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) study has shown that the benefits from early learning and childcare can even persist into secondary school.
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