"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 — Advancing Early Childhood Across Continents
Now in its 8th edition, the Bright Start International Conference has established itself as a landmark global platform driving innovation and transformation in early childhood education. Hosted simultaneously in London and Abu Dhabi for the second consecutive year—with seamless live transmission worldwide—the conference brings together experts from over 40 countries. Visionary leaders, educators, researchers, neuroscientists, innovators, and professionals working with children aged 0–8 come together to exchange ideas, inspire action, and collectively shape the future of early learning.
A Global Movement uniting children, educators, researchers, neuroscientists, 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.
📣 Journal of Early Childhood Research — Global Call for Papers
Researchers, neuroscientists, and educators worldwide are invited to submit papers showcasing studies, case examples, or innovative practices that elevate children’s voices, agency, creativity, and participation, in alignment with the principles and objectives of the Voices of Children Pedagogy™.
Researchers and neuroscientists are also encouraged to collaborate with educators in countries where selected preschools have been designated as Voices of Children Pedagogy™ Centres—already implementing the evolving stages of the pedagogy—contributing papers that document the implementation journey, early findings, and the pedagogy’s impact on children, educators, and families.
Submission Deadline: 4 September 2026
All papers will undergo peer review in accordance with the journal’s academic standards.
Full submission guidelines will be published in February 2026.
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