Kral, IngeFasoli, LynSmith, HilaryMeek, BarbraPhair, Rowena2022-12-15Kral, I., et al. (2021), "A strong start for every Indigenous child", OECD Education Working Papers, No. 251, OECD Publishing, Paris, https://doi.org/10.1787/ebcc34a6-en.1993-9019http://hdl.handle.net/1885/282434This Working Paper was developed to assist policy makers, education and Indigenous leaders, as well as education practitioners, to better support Indigenous children’s early learning and well-being. The paper focuses on early years policies and provision in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and Canada. It sets out a synthesis of evidence on children’s early development, with a particular focus on the conditions and approaches that support positive outcomes for Indigenous children. The Working Paper then outlines a set of promising initiatives that seek to create positive early learning environments for Indigenous children. Drawing on the available evidence and promising approaches, the paper presents a framework for strengthening Indigenous children’s early learning and well-being.This report was commisioned by Directorate for Education and Skills, OECD87 pagesapplication/pdfen-AU© 2021 OECD2021-07-2210.1787/ebcc34a6-en2021-11-28