We were delighted to welcome Dr. Tayyaba Tamim, Dean, LUMS School of Education, along with the SOE team and students to the Nawaz Sharif Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education (NSCoE) today. The visit provided an opportunity to explore NSCoE’s approach to early childhood education, from our learning environments and child-centred pedagogy to the systems and practices supporting quality education in the public sector.It was particularly meaningful to engage with education leaders and exchange perspectives on how research, academic learning, and practice can come together to strengthen education in Pakistan. We deeply value our growing engagement with LUMS School of Education and look forward to continued opportunities for collaboration, learning, and shared impact.