In black and white

By Mary Evans, Nursery World, 24 June 2004

Today's childcare students and staff need a good grasp of basic literacy and numeracy. Mary Evans explains why Next month the Plain English Campaign celebrates its 25th anniversary. Yet despite the organisation's best efforts in promoting clear language, early years tutors and employers say students and staff often struggle to express themselves clearly, and coursework and documentation suffer as a result.

Today's childcare students and staff need a good grasp of basic literacy and numeracy. Mary Evans explains why Next month the Plain English Campaign celebrates its 25th anniversary. Yet despite the organisation's best efforts in promoting clear language, early...

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