Prior to 2018, Israel had no formal legislation for early childhood care and education needs. However, the new Supervision Law, passed in July 2018, set out to improve the supervision of daycare services for children under three years old by creating regularised standards relating to staff training and the physical environment in daycares.
This case study on the Coalition for Education from Birth details how ANU and the Bernard van Leer Foundation, together with 250 members, campaigned for several policy changes to improve the care, safety and education for children under three years old.
The Coalition has shown that it can contribute to landmark policy changes, and its ongoing work includes ensuring that these legislative achievements are fully implemented. It continues to be supported by all parties, despite an environment of political and election uncertainty.
We commissioned this case study with RAND Europe as part of a series that explores successful advocacy initiatives for the early years.
Management case studies
Supporting Parental Behavioural Change: Multichannel and Cross-Sector Campaigns in Israel
Management case studies
Advocacy Efforts in Brazil to Extend the Recognition of Children’s Rights in Early Childhood
This collection of five case studies from RAND Europe sheds light on the power of advocacy for early childhood.
