Our nation's population is becoming increasingly diverse. People are living longer, family patterns are changing and ethnic minorities are growing. Yet there are still conflicts between cultures and discrimination against people with disabilities and differences.
Changing society is no easy task, but it is something that Herefordshire College of Technology is taking a look at in its Diploma in Childcare and Education (DCE) course.
When Amanda Clarke became the team leader of health and social care and childcare at the college, she found herself interested in some research carried out by Professor Colin Blakemore, chief executive of the Medical Research Council. He argues against the importance placed on teaching young children the '3Rs' and says that instead, they should be supported to develop their social skills.
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