Optimising early childhood education and childcare
In 2023, the Government of Jersey commissioned the ISOS Partnership to collect evidence of best practice in early childhood education. This evidence is being used to shape future policy.
The report focused on the big picture questions. These relate to the why, what, when, where, who, and how of early childhood education and care in Jersey.
The full report is available on Evidence paper on optimising early childhood education and childcare (ECEC).
This report builds on the
previous work of the Early
Years Policy Development Board.
Parents’ and Carers’ views on early childhood education and care in Jersey
Responding to the roundtable report, the Government of Jersey commissioned the ISOS Partnership to consult with parents and carers to build a clearer picture of their:
- needs
- expectations
- barriers to accessing childcare
- priorities for change
This research included an online survey and 4 in-person focus groups which took place in June 2025.
Parents' and carer's views on early childhood education and care in Jersey report
Jersey ECEC parents research summary
Early years roundtables
Following the ISOS report, this Government met with a range of stakeholders about future policy in Jersey.
4 roundtable meetings included representatives from:
- parents and carers
- early education and childcare sector
- employers
- public health
- charities who support to parents and families
- Government of Jersey officers
The findings of this report will be used to shape future early years policy work.
ISOS Early Years Roundtable Series 2023 to 2024: Messages for policy makers in Jersey
Early Childhood Education and Care survey 2024
This report provides information on childcare and early years provision in Jersey. This is the second time a survey of this nature has been administered in Jersey, with the first survey being published in 2023.
This report provides a picture of the workforce and identifies the key challenges facing the childcare and education sector over the short to medium term.
Early Childhood Education and Care Survey 2024
Early Childhood Education and Care survey 2023
This report provides information on childcare and early years provision in Jersey.
This is the first time a survey of this nature has been administered in Jersey and results reflect a 'baseline' for the Island.
In addition, this report provides a picture of the workforce and identifies the key challenges facing the childcare sector over the short to medium term.
Early Childhood Education and Care survey 2023
gov.je