Nursery World - In my view

Finding space for growing up Craig Jones, director of the Make Space campaign Much has been achieved by the Government in providing interventions during the early years that are capable of improving life chances. However, as they reach the age of 11 and beyond, children undergo a process of exposure to new and more diverse influences. As young teenagers spend more time away from their parents, they become moulded by their experiences and relationships outside of the family.

Much has been achieved by the Government in providing interventions during the early years that are capable of improving life chances. However, as they reach the age of 11 and beyond, children undergo a process of exposure to new and more diverse influences. As young teenagers spend more time away from their parents, they become moulded by their experiences and relationships outside of the family.

Teenage years should be fun and exciting, but they can also be a time during which dangerous behaviour takes root and young people feel isolated.

Government support through the early years via Sure Start needs to continue if we are to avoid losing the benefits achieved early in life.

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