Education
Education is a huge policy area to cover. COFACE’s expertise focuses especially on three key areas: informal education and parenting support, early childhood education and care, and finally striving for inclusive education. Read more on this section.
COFACE Families Europe’s position on Early Childhood Care and Education (2014)
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