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The writings of Reggio Children consultant Carlina Rinaldi reveal a philosophy that challenges the fundamental concepts of mainstream education. Peter Moss explains Reggio Emilia's early childhood services are known throughout the world.

Reggio Emilia's early childhood services are known throughout the world.

Thousands visit every year and the exhibition, 'The Hundred Languages of Children', has been to more than 100 cities in over 20 countries. But what is Reggio? And why does it attract such interest?

Reggio is a town with 150,000 inhabitants in Northern Italy. The organisation, which is based there, consists of a network of 33 centres for children from birth to six years, built up and supported by the local authority. But most importantly, Reggio is a body of pedagogical thought and practice, the product of 40 years' commitment to young children and their families.

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