Excited to share a new paper now published in PLOS ONE, part of my PhD research at @lsesocialpolicy.bsky.social 📄 journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... 🤰 🥵 We know that hot weather experienced in pregnancy can impact birth outcomes, but what is it about "heat" that drives this relationship?

May research update! Each month, I put together a list of new research about early childhood and policy, including benefits policy, ECEC, parenting support and services. After being told many times to share it beyond the Nesta team, I've finally gotten around to it. First edition here:

NEW: Sure Start generated widespread, long-lasting benefits for children in education, health, absences, and SEND. Every £1 of up-front spending on Sure Start could generate around £2 in total benefits over the long run. THREAD on our new ‪@nuffieldfoundation.org‬-funded report: [1/11]

What role will AI have in early years? Will it transform the sector or will it be irrelevant to the kinds of adult/child interactions that define high quality education and care? We're exploring how AI could be applied to support early years professionals www.nesta.org.uk/project/usin...