Hightly Commended ( Third prize) in the Standing Conference on Studies in Education book prize for books published in 1999.`It was a breath of fresh air to see ?contentious? issues dealt with in an enlightened and informative way. We are certain it will move the debate on years!? - Chrissie Meleady, Sheffield Childrens? Centre`Looks most interesting and will certainly be very useful? -Bronwen Cohen, Director, Children in Scotland`It?s a challenging and exciting book and I hope it is widely used? -Margy Whalley, Director, Pen Green Research, Development and Training Base, Pen Green Centre for Under 5?s and Their Families