The presentation will give insight in the structure of the hybrid Dutch ECEC system and how different organizational characteristics are related to quality and practice. In the early 2000’s, privatization and marketization have been introduced in the Dutch ECEC system. This has led to a hybrid system, where the public task of providing high quality early child care – including the reduction of inequalities and the prevention of early education gaps – is now allocated to both private for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. During the presentation we will discuss recent studies that use a configurational approach to investigate how ECEC organizations use different logics to position themselves within this system. Moreover, the research shows that differences in classroom quality and inclusive practices are related to these organization logics.

About the speaker: Dr Bodine Romjin an assistant professor at the Department of Development and Education of Youth in Diverse Societies (DEEDS). Her work focuses on equality, diversity and inclusion in early childhood and primary education. She studies professionals’ intercultural competences and the role organizations play in supporting and facilitating their staff in implementing culturally sensitive and inclusive practices.
Currently, she is involved in the Dutch National Child Care Monitor (LKK) funded by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment. She also participates in the Eramus + BECERID project, using the latest scientific insights to write blog messages on the topic of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for the early years workforce (0-6 years old) in The Netherlands (EarlyYearsBlog.nl) and the rest of Europe (EarlyYearsBlog.eu). She was previously involved in the European Horizon2020 ISOTIS project aiming to contribute to effective practice and policy to combat early arising and persisting educational inequalities.

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