Building bright futures: Integration of Ukraine's refugee children through early childhood education

Highlights

Two-thirds of young Ukrainian refugee children are not enrolled in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in their host countries. Acknowledging the importance of continued early learning, UNICEF has published two policy briefs on the expansion of ECEC and its critical role in integrating refugee children and their families in host communities. In addition, a Compendium of good practices captures relevant, effective and innovative approaches adopted by national and local authorities to expand ECEC services in support of Ukrainian refugees across Europe. Accompanying this Compendium are Lessons Learnt briefs focusing on the important roles of local authorities and the education and care workforce in providing high-quality early learning opportunities for young children. UNICEF advocates for the inclusion of all young children in ECEC: 

• Policy Brief 1: How to integrate Ukraine's refugee children through early childhood education and care
• Policy Brief 2: What is needed to expand early childhood education and care for Ukraine's refugee children
• Compendium of good practices:  Early Childhood Education and Care services in support of Ukrainian refugees across EU member states and Moldova 
• Lessons Learnt Brief 1: Strengthening early childhood education and care services at the local level 
• Lessons Learnt Brief 2: Enhancing capacities of early childhood professionals in emergencies