Editor's view
Liz Roberts editor
Wednesday, April 3, 2002
The DfES conferences on 'What makes an effective reception class' seems to be causing quite a stir. Professor Tina Bruce has contacted us with her thoughts on their importance (see 'In my view', page 34), while other delegates have told us about some 'forthright' debates . Predictably, it is the incompatibility of the Foundation Stage and literacy hour that has been up for argument. It seems that delegates have been reminded that the literacy hour is not compulsory and that the core document for reception classes must be Curriculum guidance for the Foundation Stage.
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