Transforming Early Childhood in England : Towards a Democratic Education

Early childhood education and care has been a political priority in England since 1997, when government finally turned its attention to this long-neglected area. Public funding has increased, policy initiatives have proliferated and at each general election political parties aim to outbid each other...

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Other Authors: Cameron, Claire (Editor), Moss, Peter (Editor)
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Published: London UCL Press 2020
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