Upcoming webinars from the Supporting Early Minds Research Network.
We are pleased to announce that the registration links for our upcoming webinars are now live!
Hear from research experts working in the 0-5 sector, including results of recent studies and reflections on research methods.
You can sign up for each webinar using the links below.
Dr Julie Bélanger (Better Purpose)
This presentation will outline the key insights from a targeted evidence review on Early Childhood Development (ECD), commissioned by a group of funders seeking to understand what works to improve child outcomes and how. The review examines existing research to identify effective interventions and highlights critical gaps that require further exploration. The report aims to support funders in shaping their collaborative efforts and strategic investments in the sector.
Key areas of focus include the impact of early identification and intervention, the role of socio-economic factors in shaping child development, and the effectiveness of caregiver and community-based support programs. The presentation will also discuss methodological challenges in ECD research and propose recommendations for future research priorities. By engaging with the Supporting Early Minds Research Network at Oxford University, this session will contribute to the James Lind Alliance research prioritisation exercise, ensuring that future research efforts align with both practitioner needs and policy imperatives. Ultimately, this work seeks to advance a shared research agenda that maximises impact for children, families, and the broader ECD sector.