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The Children of the 2020s (Cot20s) study collects longitudinal statistical evidence on the factors and mechanisms that influence cognitive and social-emotional development during early childhood.

This is the first research report on findings from the study. It provides baseline data on the cohort at age 9 months and includes analysis of:

• family socio-economic and demographic characteristics
• parental health including mental health
• child health and language development
• home learning activities
• use of formal and informal childcare
• use of health and family services
• the extent of early developmental disparities

The separate technical report explains how the study was conducted.