Timesonline.co.uk | Seven-year-old pupils going backwards in the three Rs

The Government wonders why its '£21 billion invested in preschool provision' hasn't brought measurable improvements in reading, speaking, listening, maths, or science.

Times article by Alexandra Frean, published 31 Aug 2007

Childcare standards falling, Ofsted | UK Latest | Guardian Unlimited

OFSTED reports a fall in childcare standards Childcare standards falling, Ofsted | UK Latest | Guardian Unlimited

BBC NEWS | Education | Early years policy 'lacks impact'

These findings from Durham echo those from a 1911 study in London. BBC NEWS | Education | Early years policy 'lacks impact'. The paper is available from here.