This book completes the series of readers for the Open University's undergraduate course EU208 Exploring Educational Issues. A major theme of the book is the controversy around early years education and it looks at inequality issues. 'This book will be useful to students who are looking for a sound collection of work on some of the ways in which families experience educational provision as a consequence of specific social differences.' - Journal of Education and Work'Excellent comprehensive linkage of key issues in education/equality.' - Dr M.A. Walter, Bilston Community College, UK