although these factors differ per country state region and even programme highquality wellimplemented ece curricula provide developmentally appropriate support and cognitive challenges that can lead to positive child outcomes frede a common framework can help ensure an even level of quality across different forms of provision and for different groups of children while allowing for adaptation to local needs and circumstances a clear view and articulation of goals whether in the health nutrition or education field can help foster programmes that will promote the wellbeing of young children and respond adequately to children s needs oecd