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In his article (Vol. 8, 2, 1976, pp. 51–57)The Preschool Playgroups Association, Professor W. D. Wall ascribed to UNICEF the sponsorship of some playgroups in the U.K. This was incorrect: the sponsorship is that of the Save the Children Fund.
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Connolly, K., Smith, P. Experimental studies of the preschool environment. IJEC 10, 86 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03174206
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03174206