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Report RE: Sure Start - Targeted or Universal?
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RE: Sure Start - Targeted or Universal? - 30-06-09 10:01
by: curly
I can see Iggy's point but there are some wider issues that may have not been considered.
Encouraging middle class parents to setting can raise the overall achievement of all children's language development. It is now accepted that children from middle-class homes have a broader range of linguistic and communication skills which can benefit other children simply through association and play. That may also work for behaviour as well.
Also affulent/middle-class parents bring money and professional skills to a children's centre which which could be harnessed for the benefit of all children.
Also mental health can affect anyone and all children should have the right for their parent to easily access such services through CC not just because of their social class.
Inclusion IS about all children but it also means some children will need more help than others to achieve their potential and so will need targetted intervention tailored especially to their need.