Evidence-based approaches to education

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Ofsted (2017) Bold beginnings: The Reception curriculum in a sample of good and outstanding primary schools. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/663560/28933_Ofsted_-_Early_Years_Curriculum_Report_-_Accessible.pdf (accessed 6 January 2018).

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