HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-TRANSFO-03: Tackling child poverty and ensuring disadvantaged children's access to Early Childhood Education and Care ​

This project aims to tackle child poverty by improving disadvantaged children’s access to quality Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) across Europe. It will examine the barriers that prevent vulnerable children and families from benefiting from ECEC, including social exclusion, disability, migrant background, language barriers, geography, and unequal access to services.

The project will combine comparative research, fieldwork, and pilot actions to identify effective policies and practical solutions that can increase participation in quality ECEC. It will generate evidence on the cost of child poverty, the benefits of early access to quality education and care, and the types of interventions that can have sustainable impact.

Within such a consortium, LenoWorks could contribute through its expertise in early childhood education technologies, interactive content, digital tools for parent and teacher engagement, child-friendly interfaces, and practical support solutions for pilot implementation. The project would ultimately support more inclusive early childhood systems and provide evidence-based recommendations for policymakers and practitioners.