Grounded in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), the framework establishes a shared language and a National Practice Model to help public services, third-sector partners, and communities work collaboratively. It utilises eight core wellbeing indicators—known as the SHANARRI indicators (Safe, Healthy, Achieving, Nurtured, Active, Respected, Responsible, and Included)—and introduces mechanisms like the Child’s Plan to coordinate targeted support. Ultimately, the policy aims to ensure children and families receive the right help from the right people at the right time, prioritising early intervention over compulsory state measures.

Grounded in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), the framework establishes a shared language and a National Practice Model to help public services, third-sector partners, and communities work collaboratively. It utilises eight core wellbeing indicators—known as the SHANARRI indicators (Safe, Healthy, Achieving, Nurtured, Active, Respected, Responsible, and Included)—and introduces mechanisms like the Child’s Plan to coordinate targeted support. Ultimately, the policy aims to ensure children and families receive the right help from the right people at the right time, prioritising early intervention over compulsory state measures.

Grounded in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), the framework establishes a shared language and a National Practice Model to help public services, third-sector partners, and communities work collaboratively. It utilises eight core wellbeing indicators—known as the SHANARRI indicators (Safe, Healthy, Achieving, Nurtured, Active, Respected, Responsible, and Included)—and introduces mechanisms like the Child’s Plan to coordinate targeted support. Ultimately, the policy aims to ensure children and families receive the right help from the right people at the right time, prioritising early intervention over compulsory state measures.

The strategy aims to make Europe and Central Asia a region of excellence in ECD, supporting every child from conception to primary school entry. It treats ECD as a shared outcome across three sectoral pillars (health, education and social welfare), connected by three accelerators: parenting support, early identification and intervention, and inter-ministerial coordination. Guided by a whole-of-government approach and universal-progressive support, it sets out strategic priorities, delivery platforms and implementation approaches for each area.

The strategy aims to make Europe and Central Asia a region of excellence in ECD, supporting every child from conception to primary school entry. It treats ECD as a shared outcome across three sectoral pillars (health, education and social welfare), connected by three accelerators: parenting support, early identification and intervention, and inter-ministerial coordination. Guided by a whole-of-government approach and universal-progressive support, it sets out strategic priorities, delivery platforms and implementation approaches for each area.

The strategy aims to make Europe and Central Asia a region of excellence in ECD, supporting every child from conception to primary school entry. It treats ECD as a shared outcome across three sectoral pillars (health, education and social welfare), connected by three accelerators: parenting support, early identification and intervention, and inter-ministerial coordination. Guided by a whole-of-government approach and universal-progressive support, it sets out strategic priorities, delivery platforms and implementation approaches for each area.

Developed by UNICEF Europe and Central Asia, the framework promotes a comprehensive, evidence-informed and adaptable approach to supporting parents and caregivers. It emphasises nurturing care, positive parenting, social and behaviour change approaches, universal and progressive service provision, and coordinated action across health, education, social protection and community sectors.

Developed by UNICEF Europe and Central Asia, the framework promotes a comprehensive, evidence-informed and adaptable approach to supporting parents and caregivers. It emphasises nurturing care, positive parenting, social and behaviour change approaches, universal and progressive service provision, and coordinated action across health, education, social protection and community sectors.

SNIPI is a legislated national system jointly overseen by the Ministries of Education, Health and Social Policy. Local multidisciplinary teams coordinate early identification, referral, intervention planning and family support using a family-centred approach.

The brief synthesizes evidence on why early childhood intervention is an essential component of effective ECD systems, highlighting the consequences of delayed identification and fragmented service delivery. It presents key principles for system design, including inclusiveness, family‑centred approaches, cross‑sectoral coordination, and long‑term sustainability. The document focuses on policy levers rather than service models, making it applicable across diverse national contexts