The Study of Early Education and Development (SEED)

A good start can lead to great things.

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SEED is a major longitudinal study following nearly 6,000 children from across England from age two. It started in 2013, and it is funded by the Department for Education (DfE).

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About

Learn about the SEED study

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Participants

Information if you've taken part in SEED

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Findings

Browse through the SEED findings