Making sense of the foundation phase for Wales: the challenges of multiple meanings

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Maynard, T., Waters, J. and Clement, J. 2009. Making sense of the foundation phase for Wales: the challenges of multiple meanings.
AuthorsMaynard, T., Waters, J. and Clement, J.
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Conference19th European Early Childhood Education Research Association Annual Conference
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