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LAUNCH OF THE PRÊMIO CIÊNCIA PELA PRIMEIRA INFÂNCIA

This initiative aims to value science and recognize the work of early childhood researchers in Brazil.

THE RISKS AND NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF HOMESCHOOLING ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT

The second scientific note produced by the researchers of the NCPI’s Scientific Committee gathers evidence that shows how homeschooling can pose a threat to children’s rights.

SCIENTIFIC NOTE ON THE VACCINATION OF CHILDREN AGAINST COVID-19

The first scientific note produced by the NCPI was released in February 2022. Prepared by the members of the Scientific Committee, the material reaffirms the safety of vaccines and their relevance to the health and development of children, even more so in a pandemic context.

WORKING PAPER – SPECIAL EDITION: REPERCUSSIONS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT

This special edition of the Working Paper, published by the NCPI Scientific Committee during the COVID-19 pandemic, addresses the impacts of the novel coronavirus on child development, family life, and health, education, community, and social security policies. The publication also provides recommendations for dealing with the situation.

WORKING PAPER 5: IMPACTS OF THE FAMILY HEALTH STRATEGY AND CHALLENGES FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Developed by researchers from the NCPI Scientific Committee, the study assesses the relationships between the public health system in Brazil, the population’s level of health, and, more specifically, the impacts of the Family Health Strategy (Estratégia Saúde da Família, ESF) on infant mortality. The results of the research prove the positive impact of the ESF cumulatively over the years.

THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ALUMNI REUNION

The first reunion of former participants in the Executive Leadership Program was organized to foster the early childhood network through the exchange of knowledge, experiences in implementation, and expertise of the participants, in addition to sharing advances and challenges in the implementation of actions developed during the program. Some projects that were born from the knowledge acquired during the executive training were presented, and there was an award for those who stood out for the relevance and impact promoted in the field of early childhood.

VII INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

The seventh edition of the International Symposium had “Equality in Early Childhood – First steps towards a fairer Brazil” as its theme and took place in São Paulo, on October 3-4, for an audience of over 2 thousand people from all over the country (between in-person and online participants).

A NEW iLAB PHASE

To kick off the new cycle of iLab, two of the four initiatives that were receiving technical and financial support were selected to move to the most advanced phase, of a randomized controlled study.

At the same time, a selection process was initiated for new projects. Among the 540 teams registered, 70 were chosen to participate in a series of face-to-face workshops and, subsequently, four were selected to receive support and develop the proposed solutions.

VII INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

In the eighth international edition of the Executive Leadership Program in Early Childhood Development, there were 64 participants from Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, and Mexico, who developed 12 action plans focused on early development.

WORKING PAPER 4: HOME VISIT AS A STRATEGY TO PROMOTE PARENTALITY DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

The fourth study published by NCPI’s Scientific Committee addresses the importance of home visits for the promotion of child development and parenting during early childhood. In different countries, home visits have been an essential strategy to promote health and human development, with numerous benefits for children, families, and society as a whole.

NEW FRAMEWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED WITH THE NCPI

Hospital  Sabará ceases being a member of NCPI and one new organization joined: Bernard Van Leer Foundation. Bernard Van Leer is a private foundation that seeks to develop and share the knowledge of practices that work in early childhood development. The foundation provides financial support and expertise to government, civil society, and private partners to help test and expand services that effectively improve the lives of young children and their families.

VII INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

The seventh international edition of the Executive Leadership Program in Early Childhood Development brought together 68 participants — the largest number of all international editions – from several countries: Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Mexico, India, and Albania. The group was responsible for developing nine action plans related to the challenges of early childhood.

VII INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

With the topic “Effective practices for an integrated policy,” the seventh edition of the event took place on November 7, in Fortaleza, state of Ceará (Brazil) and brought together 250 participants and 9 speakers.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR TECHNICIANS OF THE CRIANÇA FELIZ PROGRAM (HAPPY CHILD)

At the invitation of the Ministry of Social Development, NCPI supported the structuring of a similar course to the Executive Leadership Program exclusively for technicians of the Criança Feliz Programa, which promotes the development of early childhood in Brazil. The training was held in São Paulo for eight participants, among which there were state coordinators and other key actors for the implementation of the program.

VI INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

This edition of the Executive Leadership Program in Early Childhood Development had 64 participants. They elaborated 12 action plans during the two modules of the course.

STUDY III: EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS AND DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD: A NECESSARY SKILL FOR AUTONOMY

This is the third study of the collection and addresses the need for the child to develop executive functions and skills in favor of a crucial development for independent thinking and decision-making.
It was done by Brazilian researchers from several areas of knowledge and who are part of the Scientific Committee of the Science for Childhood Center. They came together to provide crucial information to public managers and legislators who want to create good policies and programs for pregnant women and small children.

STUDY II: THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY BONDS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

Launch of the second study of the collection, which discusses the importance bonding between the family and the child, especially in the early childhood stage, and how it impacts a child’s development. It was written by Brazilian researchers from several areas of knowledge and who are part of the Scientific Committee of NCPI. They came together to provide crucial information to public managers and legislators who want to create good policies and programs for pregnant women and small children.

VI INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

The sixth edition of the event was held on November 7 and 8, in Recife, state of Pernambuco (Brazil). It brought together around 500 participants and 19 speakers to discuss the topic of “Early Childhood: An Absolute Priority”.

V INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

In its fifth edition, the Executive Leadership Program in Early Childhood Development brought together 46 participants, among which there were policymakers, managers, and society leaders. They were responsible for creating 11 action plans.

LAUNCH OF iLAB PRIMEIRA INFÂNCIA

The iLab is a social innovation laboratory, that applies a particular methodology to expedite the development of science-based projects, so that they positively impact the development of children up to six years of age facing adversities and their families.

To mark its launch, a workshop was held in São Paulo in 2015, in which 13 projects were presented, and four of them were selected to receive technical and financial support to develop the proposed interventions.

V INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

What does quality mean in policies and services to promote child development? This was the topic of the fifth edition of the symposium that gathered about 380 participants and 15 researchers in São Paulo, Brazil, on October 7 and 8.

IV INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

In the fourth edition of the Executive Leadership Program in Early Childhood Development, 45 participants gathered and created 10 action plans while attending sessions in the United States and São Paulo.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM BRAZIL

To provide a training opportunity for more people, the NCPI organized a version of the Executive Leadership Program for Early Childhood Development at Insper’s headquarters in São Paulo. The event counted on the participation of 49 national leaders who created 21 action plans.

HOSPITAL SABARÁ JOINS NCPI

Philanthropic hospital aimed at serving children and fostering research and teaching in the field of child health. Hospital Infantil Sabará is part of the José Luiz Egydio Setúbal Foundation and serves mainly children up to 6 years of age.

STUDY I: THE IMPACT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT ON LEARNING

This is the first study of a collection of studies that address the importance that the early years of life have on a child’s learning ability. It was done by Brazilian researchers from several areas of knowledge and who are part of the Scientific Committee of NCPI. They came together to provide crucial information to public managers and legislators who want to create good policies and programs for pregnant women and small children.

IV INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

On November 12 and 13, the fourth edition of the International Symposium on Early Childhood Development gathered more than 370 participants and 13 speakers in São Paulo, Brazil, to discuss the topic of “Strengthening the potential of adults to promote children’s development.”

III INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Eight action plans were created in the third edition of the Executive Leadership Program in Early Childhood Development that brought together 45 participants in sessions held in the United States and Brazil.

III INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

How can I take my project to a greater number of beneficiaries? This was the topic of the third edition of the event that brought together more than 270 participants and 10 speakers on October 2 and 3, in São Paulo.

II INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

The second edition of the program was attended by 48 Brazilian leaders, among which there were public policy makers, public and private sector managers, representatives of multilateral organizations, and leaders of civil society organizations. At the end of the event, 14 action plans for early childhood development had been created.

II INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

The second symposium was held on September 12 and 13, 2012, with the topic of “Science and Public Policy: a fundamental dialogue” and gathered 430 participants in São Paulo.

I INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

The first edition of the Executive Leadership Program in Early Childhood Development brought together 56 Brazilian leaders in an 80-hour workshop. The activities are divided into an international module (held at Harvard University, USA), online activities, and a final module held at Insper, in São Paulo. Participants created 13 action plans for early childhood development.

I INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

The first major event organized by NCPI was held in São Paulo, on October 20 and 21, 2011. In addition to launching the initiative, the event aimed to sensitize the more than 270 participants – largely public sector leaders – to the importance of prioritizing the topics related to early childhood development.

LAUNCH OF THE NÚCLEO CIÊNCIA PELA INFÂNCIA

In 2011, the NCPI, a collective impact initiative, was launched with the purpose of leveraging scientific knowledge to inform new strategies that would improve the well-being and life of children 0 to 6 years of age in vulnerable situations. It is composed of the following organizations: Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University (HCDC), United States; David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies, Harvard University (DRCLAS), United States; School of Medicine, University of São Paulo (FMUSP); Maria Cecilia Souto Vidigal Foundation; and Insper – a higher education and research institution.