Independent Schools: Back to school on the question of nurseries

From: The Independent - London | Date: January 23, 1994| Author: HELEN HAGUE | Copyright information

LACK of state provision of nursery places has fuelled a phenomenal growth in the private sector as parents attempt to secure a sound start in life for children spending their first time away from home.

The Government's attempts to rescue its botched back-to-basics campaign has included a pledge to boost the number of nursery places for three- to four-year-olds. John Major has been impressed by American research showing that nursery classes can inculcate children with a respect for auth...

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