Day nurseries have been under the media spotlight for the past few years, so one more story should not be a surprise. However, each and every 'bad'
news story leaves a trail of damage and undermines the confidence of parents and early years practitioners. The considerable media coverage of a new book by Steve Biddulph is not surprising. Once again we find day nurseries, childcare practitioners and working mothers under attack.
The problem with research is that it can be easily misinterpreted to suit the purpose. This is exactly what Steve Biddulph's does best. A parent might well be surprised to know the findings of the 'Penelope Leach study'
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