Research note examining mental health and social exclusion in children   

The upcoming EPIC research note on children and mental health will provide an overview of relevant evidence on approaches to preventing mental health issues in children.

Policy memo exploring the childcare gap in the EU

In most – but not all – EU Member States, there is a ‘gap’ period between the end of the childcare leave and entry into Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC). During this gap, families with young children are unable to benefit from well-compensated childcare leave or a guaranteed (or otherwise state-supported) place in ECEC. This EPIC policy memo will present an overview of what is known about the childcare gap, discusses policies to address the gap, and reflects on future research that might build on this knowledge base.   

Policy memo examining provision of sexuality education across the European Union  

Across the European Union, Member States’ approaches to sexuality education in schools varies considerably meaning different children receive different messages about living in today’s society. An upcoming EPIC policy memo will look at how sexuality education is delivered across the EU Member States.