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The history of early education and care institutions in the United Kingdom reflects broader debates and trends in education and in society more generally. Social class has been, and continues to be, a powerful influence shaping provision.
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Penn, H. (2009). Public and Private: the History of Early Education and Care Institutions in the United Kingdom. In: Scheiwe, K., Willekens, H. (eds) Childcare and Preschool Development in Europe. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230232778_7
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