Wales to teach less formally
Simon Vevers
Wednesday, September 12, 2001
Plans for a new foundation stage for three-to seven-year-olds in Wales which mark a shift away from a formal curriculum towards an emphasis on learning through play have been revealed by the Welsh Assembly. The proposals were published in a policy document, Wales: The Learning Country, last week. It was described by Jane Davidson, minister for education and lifelong learning, as 'the first comprehensive strategic statement on education and learning in Wales covering the whole age range from early years to adulthood'.
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