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<P> A strategy for developing childcare services has finally been revealed - but how much account does it take of the real concerns of children, parents and practitioners? <B> Professor Helen Penn </B> takes a long view </P>

A strategy for developing childcare services has finally been revealed - but how much account does it take of the real concerns of children, parents and practitioners? Professor Helen Penn takes a long view

The Government has just delivered the most definitive statement we are likely to have about childcare for some time. Its cross-cutting review of childcare, Delivering for children and families , has an introduction from Tony Blair. It is endorsed by the Department for Education and Skills, the Department for Work and Pensions, the Treasury and the Women's Equality Unit.

The review, outlining 'the Government's vision and strategy', aims to:

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