Early Childhood Folio 2 (1986)

Who cares for the caregivers of pre-school children in New Zealand when sickness, financial problems or emotional crises strike? This research project examined the support networks of sixty-eight families and discovered some interesting answers. (From set: Research Information for Teachers, 1986, No. 2)

Child's play – is it a needless luxury in an educational programme or does it provide long-term benefits to society? Kathy Sylva examines the results of three research projects which challenge both critics and advocates alike. (From Early Childhood Development and Care Journal, 1984, Vol. 15, pp. 171–183.)

Playcentres train their parents to supervise their own playcentre sessions. But when you have trained what further use can you make of your training? A survey of what trained supervisors do now. (From set: Research Information for Teachers, 1983, No. 2)