Facts and Figures on ... ethnicity and education - Although evidence is limited, statistics show that Gypsy/Roma pupils and Travellers of Irish Heritage have very low attainment throughout Key Stage assessments and have much higher identification of special educational needs.
Department For Education And Skills (2005) Ethnicity and education: the evidence on minority ethnic pupils. London: DfES. More interesting facts and figures are available in Childstats, a quarterly compilation of statistics on children published by NCB's library. To subscribe call 020 7843 6008 or email library@ncb.org.uk
Play in Hospital - The need for play is recognised as being particularly important in a hospital environment where the child is exposed to strange sights, sounds and smells. The skilful use of play can assist and hasten a child's recovery. Details taken from Play in Hospital, a factsheet produced by NCB's Children's Play Information Service. The service houses the national collection of information on children's play. Visit www.ncb.org.uk/library/cpis
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