Study of Early Education in England (SEED) Evaluation Awarded to NatCen Social Research
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract
AwardedStudy of Early Education in England (SEED) Evaluation Awarded to NatCen Social Research
Awarded 27 Mar 2013
Awarded27 Mar 2013
Value£6,112,193.00
SupplierNatcen Social Research
AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 6y ago7y 7mo term
Awarded 27 Mar 2013Expired 30 Oct 2020
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The Department for Education awarded a contract to NatCen Social Research for the Study of Early Education in England (SEED), which will evaluate the effectiveness of the current early education model in England, updating evidence from the Effective Provision of Pre-School Education (EPPE) study from 1997.
The evaluation will assess the effect of current provision on children's outcomes in relation to school readiness and the extent to which Government investment in early years offers value for money.
The contract value is £6,112,193.
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