The Effects of Poverty on Early Years Attainment

Caroline Tobbell; Jonathan Doherty

The Effects of Poverty on Early Years Attainment

Caroline Tobbell, Jonathan Doherty

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This chapter explores what poverty is and how it may impact on young children's development. It explores the achievement gap between children from poor and disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. it suggests that well trained practitioners can make a difference for children from disadvantaged backgrounds if they provide high quality learning environments and engage with parents and carers.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Early Years Handbook for Students and Practitioners
Subtitle of host publication	An Essential Guide for The Foundation Degree and Levels 4 and 5
Editors	Lyn Trodd
Place of Publication	Abingdon
Publisher	Routledge
Pages	462-474
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Print)	978-1-138-77640-1
Publication status	Published - 10 Feb 2016

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The Effects of Poverty on Early Years Attainment

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