Comparison between sample for whom parental data were and were not available
| Parental n=865 | No parental n=378 | Significance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Age—years (SD) | 5.38 (0.39) | 5.36 (0.43) | 0.405 |
| Female | 46% | 45% | 0.719 |
| English as a second language | 10% | 19% | <0.001 |
| Identified special needs | 5% | 10% | <0.001 |
| Member of the Traveller Community | 2% | 6% | <0.001 |
| Mean EDI scores by domain (SD) | |||
| Physical health and well-being | 8.8 (1.4) | 8.1 (2.0) | <0.001 |
| Social competence | 8.3 (1.8) | 7.5 (2.1) | <0.001 |
| Emotional maturity | 7.7 (1.6) | 7.2 (1.7) | <0.001 |
| Language and cognitive development | 8.8 (1.6) | 8.0 (2.4) | <0.001 |
| Communication skills and general knowledge | 7.5 (2.8) | 6.2 (3.2) | <0.001 |
| Percentage of vulnerable in one or more domains of EDI | 23 | 41 | <0.001 |
EDI, Early Development Instrument.