Education and care during the early years of life are crucial for a child’s successful development. Research now shows, beyond any doubt, that quality early childhood care and education (ECCE) is key to improving outcomes in terms of physical health, social abilities and academic skills later on in life. This blog post explores why investing in ECCE truly matters – not only for a child’s learning journey but also as an investment that pays dividends in the long run to society both economically and socially.