The latest report in the OECD’s Starting Strong series reviews the monitoring systems of 24 jurisdictions and reveals that monitoring does not merely encompass regulatory compliance but is moving towards better understanding what is happening inside an ECEC setting and how a child develops in several areas.

The digital divide has shifted.

Highly qualified and competent teachers are fundamental for equitable and effective education systems. Teachers today are facing higher and more complex expectations to help students reach their full potential and become valuable members of 21st century society.

The Innovative Teaching for Effective Learning (ITEL) Teacher Knowledge Survey is the first international study to explore the nature, function and development of teachers’ pedagogical knowledge, i.e. what teachers know about teaching and learning.

The creation of innovative new firms and the development of SME innovation are strongly influenced by the extent to which localities offer environments that favour the transfer of knowledge to local business and provide the other resources required for innovative firm development, including skills, finance, advice, and supply chain partners.

Knowledge sharing is critical in fostering urban green growth. Cities in dynamic Asia urgently need to adopt and strengthen green growth models that take into account rapid urbanisation, industrialisation, and motorisation.

The OECD is pleased to announce, together with the U.S Environmental Protection Agency and the European Commission Joint Research Centre, the Adverse Outcome Pathway Knowledge Base (AOP KB). This is a web-based platform which aims to bring together all the knowledge on how chemicals can induce adverse effects, therefore providing a focal point for AOP development and dissemination.

After weeks of lockdown, starting again will bring its own challenges for small retailers

The police have been far too zealous in dealing with some claims

Anne Pitcher, the Selfridges managing director, replies bluntly when asked how it felt to turn the lights out and pull up the shutters on Oxford Street's most iconic store. 'Awful,' she says.

Pin the blame where it belongs. This is not the fault of the Chinese people. It is the Chinese Communist dictatorship which hold the responsibility for the spread of the coronavirus.

Thousands of vital coronavirus 'contact tracers' are only now being recruited by the Government - two weeks after the Health Secretary first announced they would be hired.

Britain does not have the worst Covid-19 death toll in Europe. And the Government's critics know it. Unlike the UK, other nations' coronavirus statistics don't include deaths outside of hospital.

She is being propelled into the acting A-list by her mesmerising performance in Normal People, the BBC drama that has captured the imagination of the nation.

Virgin Australia said it has no intention of shutting Tigerair down, but an aviation analyst said buying the budget airline would bring the company down if they keep Tigerair running.

1. The present case pertains to alleged cartelisation amongst certain parties in relation to Requests for Quotations ('RFQs') issued by certain Automobile Original Equipment Manufacturers ('OEMs') for supply of (i) Anti-Vibration Rubber Products ('AVR Products'); and (ii) Automotive Hoses (Water and Fuel) ('Hoses').

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2. The case commenced upon receipt of certain information under the provisions of Section 46 of the Competition Act, 2002 (the 'Act') read with the Competition Commission of India (Lesser Penalty) Regulations, 2009 (the 'LPR') which disclosed that two or more of the following companies had exchanged information and/ or reached agreements amongst themselves, as to who would supply AVR Products and Hoses in response to the RFQs issued by certain Automobile OEMs:

The value of the Plug In Car Grant has been cut to £3,000 from midnight tonight - and expensive models will no longer be eligible for the subsidy, the DfT and OLEV have confirmed.

Motorists could be stung with significantly higher car tax after the government suggested it could bring it back in line with C02 emissions to hit owners of the dirtiest models hardest.

Who do you think you are, sir? Stirling Moss? It was the disapproving question asked time and again - until police pulling over motorists grew too young to remember one of Britain's greatest racers.

Bradley Daniele, 26, joined the Rebels OMCG in the wake of his father's death and in the years since has developed a reputation as one of its most feared enforcers.

Two of Great Britain's greatest track and field athletes, Mo Farah and Jessica Ennis-Hill, lead the list of sporting stars to be acknowledged in the New Year Honours.

Jessica Ennis-Hill was an absolute vision as she received a CBE by the Duke of Cambridge at London's Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.

Griff Rhys Jones needs to be on stage. 'I love, love, love being funny in front of an audience,' he says. 'I adore it.'

Pin the blame where it belongs. This is not the fault of the Chinese people. It is the Chinese Communist dictatorship which hold the responsibility for the spread of the coronavirus.

Thousands of vital coronavirus 'contact tracers' are only now being recruited by the Government - two weeks after the Health Secretary first announced they would be hired.

Britain does not have the worst Covid-19 death toll in Europe. And the Government's critics know it. Unlike the UK, other nations' coronavirus statistics don't include deaths outside of hospital.

CHRIS FOY IN MIYAZAKI: The head coach is satisfied that his Red Rose squad have acclimatised quickly since arriving here in the far south of the country on Tuesday evening.

There will be many changes for the worse when we finally creep out of lockdown and realise that the economy has gone into shrink mode.Cash will be a 'victim' of coronavirus.

Anne Pitcher, the Selfridges managing director, replies bluntly when asked how it felt to turn the lights out and pull up the shutters on Oxford Street's most iconic store. 'Awful,' she says.

Analysts are predicting that Hammerson, which owns the Bullring in Birmingham, will be forced to raise money in a rights issue after a major deal to offload retail parks fell through.

She is being propelled into the acting A-list by her mesmerising performance in Normal People, the BBC drama that has captured the imagination of the nation.

Hudgens then served '60s in another look, sporting a sleeveless white turtleneck, a black headband and gold jewelry, writing: 'Then moved to a Brigitte Bardot vibe lol.'

The government on Monday asked those over the age of 70 to minimise social contact. Hodgson, 72, is the Premier League's oldest boss and is affected by the new guidelines.

England's top flight was suspended on March 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic and has been put on hold indefinitely until the virus has been suitably contained and it is safe for players to return.

Hodgson has reportedly told friends that he does not believe he will be allowed to guide his team from the touchline or even take training sessions, according to The Sun.

Hodgson, who turns 73 in August, could be unable to join up with Palace staff once the season resumes due to government advice on social distancing for those over 70.

Crystal Palace are confident that Roy Hodgson will not be barred from managing on safety grounds amid the coronavirus crisis when the Premier League resumes.

EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: There had been doubt over whether the 72-year-old would be forced to miss the remainder of the season, should it restart, due to Government guidelines.

Public funded non-formal education has been in vogue in India from the 1970s. While NFE centres were meant to be a special bridge for underprivileged children to get back to mainstream schools, many are bereft of infrastructure, pay teachers less and teach students little. Deepa A investigates.

The new government's candour that meaningful reforms must permeate into the institutions beyond the budgetary process itself is a start. The India Together editorial.

Videh Upadhyay argues that adivasis will benefit greatly if the Provision of Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas Act (PESA) is implemented on the ground by the state governments.

The displaced people of the Narmada valley have long argued that the states and the Centre have shortchanged them - ignoring the claims of many, offering uncultivable land in exchange, and going ahead with dam construction even before they are resettled. A recent Supreme Court verdict proves they were right all along, says Medha Patkar.

The Constitution has clearly drawn the Lakshman Rekha for both the Legislature and the Judiciary to maintain their independence in their respective functioning. But what happens when either judges or lawmakers cross this line? Pradeep Baisakh presents an overview of that much maligned term, judicial over-reach.

The World Bank's much touted 'knowledge' products are coming out of a flawed process. The bank hires highly paid consultants who are mostly directed through a system of incentives towards arriving at a pre-determined policy consensus. Information and experiences that run counter to the consensus are ignored. Shripad Dharmadhikary on the implications for India.

In the shadow of India's most controversial dam, men and women struggle to live with dignity. The first in a series on uprootment and survival in the Narmada valley by Neeta Deshpande.

Financial technology startup Finomena lets you buy high-end products and devices through EMIs without a credit score.

While speaking to reporters this Saturday, Gujarat DGP Shivanand Jha said once again that the administration will deal most strictly with those who attack police and Covid frontline warriors.