UNDERSTANDING HOW EARLY ENVIRONMENTS INFLUENCE DEVELOPMENT
The Institute for the Science of Early Years and Youth is based in East London, one of the most sociodemographically diverse regions in the world. Our mission is to advance understanding of how different environments shape early childhood development. We move beyond traditional laboratory settings by studying children’s brain function in real-world contexts where they play, interact, and learn. Through innovative, world-leading methods, we aim to reveal how children grow and thrive in the environments that matter most: their everyday lives.
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WHO WE ARE
Learn about our mission, our staff, and our academic, community and commercial partners
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RESEARCH
Find out about our current research projects, learn about the research methods we use, and read our publications
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CONSULTANCY & TRAINING
Find out about the consultancy we offer for industry and policy makers, and the training we provide for early years practitioners and teachers
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RESOURCES FOR...
Read our resources for parents, early years professionals, teachers and policy makers
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NEWS & MEDIA
Read about ISEY in the media
At ISEY, we use our cutting-edge methods to explore how early social and physical environments shape children's development, such as their attention, self-regulation and communication. We then use these insights to provide consultancy, training, and policy advice.
