The impact of pre-school on young children's cognitive attainments at entry to reception

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The influence of child, family, home factors and pre-school education on the identification of special educational needs at age 10 (2011, background): “There is now growing evidence of the benefits of pre-school education for children generally (e.g. Magnuson et al., 2004; Sammons et al., 2004, 2008; Sylva et al., 2004; Melhuish et al., 2006).”
Effects of the Home Learning Environment and Preschool Center Experience upon Literacy and Numeracy Development in Early Primary School (2008, background): “In terms of which aspects of SES relate most strongly with academic achievement, there is long-standing evidence (e.g., Mercy & Steelman, 1982; Sammons et al., 2004) that parental education is the best predictor, with maternal education being most potent in the early years.”
Preschool and primary school influences on the development of children's early numeracy skills between the ages of 3 and 7 years in Germany (2013, result): “This is in line with findings of other studies (e.g., Anders et al., 2011; ECCE Study Group, 1999; NICHD ECCRN, 2002; Sammons et al., 2004).”
Why poor children are more likely to become poor readers: the early years (2014, background): “Sammons et al. (2004) found that the positive effects of preschool attendance among children from high socio-economic backgrounds dissipated over time.”