Research findings will provide "additional reassurance for parents"
NEWS RELEASE
25 November 2004
Research findings will provide "additional reassurance for parents"
Commenting on research findings published today by the Effective Provision of Pre-school Education (EPPE) project, Pre-school Learning Alliance Chief Executive Steve Alexander said:
"I welcome the report's recognition of the impact of pre-schools and nurseries on child development in the crucial early years. For parents accessing childcare services, the report will provide additional reassurance that their children are being looked after in a safe and stimulating environment."
"It is vital that families continue to have choice in childcare. Maintaining diverse provision, including parent and toddler groups, session-based pre-schools and day nurseries will help to ensure flexible services that meet the needs of parents and their children".
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For further information please contact:
Andrew Fletcher
Pre-school Learning Alliance
T: 020 7278 9037
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Notes for Editors:
- The EPPE project research – Findings from pre-school to end of Key Stage 1 was published today. A copy of the report can be accessed at www.ioe.ac.uk
- The Pre-school Learning Alliance links 15,000 pre-schools and 500,000 young children and their families in England. Established in 1961 and registered as an educational charity, the Alliance is the national dimension of the pre-school movement. The charity is involved in more Sure Start projects than any other organisation and operates a number of Neighbourhood Nurseries. For information about the Pre-school Learning Alliance, visit our website: www.pre-school.org.uk.