The letter, co-ordinated by Early Education, is supported by members of the Early Years Coalition - which produced Birth to 5 Matters – and other leading early years figures.
Signatories include - Professor Cathy Nutbrown, Nancy Stewart - vice president of Early Education, independent consultant Helen Moylett, consultant and educationalist Laura Henry-Allain, Professor Jan White and Di Chilvers - advisory consultant in early childhood education.
The letter expresses concern that the review, published last week (14 November), relies solely on a ‘small and incomplete review’ of the literature, not reflecting the ‘rich and extensive peer-reviewed research evidence available, nor the wealth of excellent practice in the sector’.
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