"Early Childhood Development is the most powerful investment in human capital that a country can make."
James J. Heckman, Nobel Prize Winner for Economic Sciences
Bright Start Foundation's Primary Focus Areas:
Integrating Science-Based Practices for All and Every Context:
Integrating Science-Based Practices for All and Every Context:
Integrating Science-Based Practices for All and Every Context:
We believe in bringing the latest science-based practices in early years education to the forefront, making them accessible to everyone and adaptable to diverse contexts. By staying at the forefront of research, we ensure that our programmes remain cutting-edge and effective.
Equitable Access for Every Child, Every Opportunity:
Integrating Science-Based Practices for All and Every Context:
Integrating Science-Based Practices for All and Every Context:
We advocate for equitable access to opportunities for all children, particularly in the early years. Recognising that the earlier we begin, the better the outcomes, we are dedicated to creating pathways that ensure every child has the chance to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Realizing Child-Centered Pedagogical Practices:
Integrating Science-Based Practices for All and Every Context:
A Global Pedagogical Movement: Mentorship Support Scheme
We are committed to turning child-centred pedagogical practices into a tangible reality. By prioritising the holistic development of each child during the early years, we strive to create an educational environment that nurtures their unique strengths and abilities.
A Global Pedagogical Movement: Mentorship Support Scheme
A Global Pedagogical Movement: Mentorship Support Scheme
A Global Pedagogical Movement: Mentorship Support Scheme
Bright Start Foundation's Mentorship Support Scheme is a cornerstone of our commitment to revolutionise early childhood education on a global scale. We recognise the transformative power of collaboration between researchers and practitioners, and our scheme aims to bring them together in a dynamic and mutually beneficial partnership.
Research Development and Impact Evaluation:
A Global Pedagogical Movement: Mentorship Support Scheme
Research Development and Impact Evaluation:
Bright Start Foundation is committed to developing and designing early childhood programmes and projects which are evidence-based and, at the same time, contribute to evidence base building. Thus research, monitoring and impact evaluation are integral parts of programme and project development and implementation.
A Global Gathering in Early Childhood Education Like Never Before
The 2025 Bright Start International Conference, the flagship event of the Bright Start Foundation, will take place from 13–15 November, with live global transmission from London and Abu Dhabi.
The conference features three transformative tracks:
• AI & the Future of Learning in Early Childhood Education
• Montessori Vision in Action
• Autism & SEND
Uniting educators, researchers, EdTech innovators, and policymakers from across the globe, the conference serves as a powerful platform for collaboration, innovation, and meaningful global impact—dedicated to shaping a brighter future for children everywhere.
A Global Movement uniting children, educators, researchers, policymakers, families & communities
Placing children’s voices, rights, and creativity at the heart of early childhood education — building a living global pedagogy that evolves with children, grows with educators, and strengthens through research, inspiring systemic change for generations.
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📣 Global Call to Researchers: Walk Alongside Educators. Co-Construct the Future of Learning.
Researchers are encouraged to engage in collaborative action research alongside educators—working together to document, deepen, and scale the pedagogy’s impact across diverse educational and cultural settings.
📝 Selected case studies from the 2025-2026 phase will be featured in the December 2026 Special Edition of the Journal of Early Childhood Research (SAGE).
Plan to join us at the 2025 Voices of Children Pedagogy™ Leaders’ Forum during the 2025 Bright Start International Conference – Friday, 14 November—online or in person in London or Abu Dhabi.
Building the Foundations of AI Literacy through Child-Led play
"How can we empower young children to understand and shape artificial intelligence through play—now and into the future?"
Join the conversation at the AI Play Forum on Saturday, 15 November.
Come share your experiences, contribute your ideas, and actively engage in collaborative brainstorming on how AI can be meaningfully introduced in early childhood through playful, child-led, and purposeful learning experiences.
Join Bright Start Foundation's Special Interest Groups
Enter a global network of early childhood practitioners and researchers, united to drive positive change in early childhood care and education across the world.