Proposal for a Council Recommendation on high quality early childhood education and care systems

Summary:

The aim of this proposed Council Recommendation is to support Member States in their efforts to improve access to and quality of their early childhood education and care systems, whilst recognising that Member States are primarily responsible in this area. It seeks to establish European shared understanding on what constitutes quality in early childhood education and care. It presents tools and policy examples to support Member States in their ambitions to ensure high quality inclusive systems and services.

This proposal is part of a package of initiatives which aim to enhance learning mobility and educational opportunities in the EU, empower young people, in particular by encouraging them to participate in civic and democratic life, and harness the potential of culture for social progress and economic growth in Europe.

EUR-Lex: SWD(2018)173: Commission Staff Working Document accompanying the proposal https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=SWD:2018:173:FIN

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