Children tend to live up to what adults think of them, so early years practitioners must be careful to get the message right, says Penny Tassoni
One of the reasons that people enjoy working with children is the satisfaction gained from knowing that they have made a difference. A child who comes into a nursery feeling slightly bewildered may leave three years later with a bounce in their step and a big smile on their face. The feeling that we can make a positive difference to children's lives is not unfounded. There are various pieces of research suggesting that adults' expectations of children can affect their behaviour, academic performance, and even their personality.
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