Now the Department for Education and Skills has seconded leading academic Lesley Abbott to run a project developing a framework for effective practice with under-threes (see News, page 6). She is very keen to hear our readers' views on what should be included in the framework, so make sure you take the time to respond and contribute to this vital piece of work.
Scotland, as so often seems to be the case, has already made progress in this area, with Stirling Council producing guidance on under-threes to add to its high-quality advice on consulting with children. Its guide is aimed at home-based as well as group daycare, acknowledging the similarity of approach needed for babies and toddlers.
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