Many projects involve links with other departments, universities and other institutions.
Skills and strategies used by children in problem-solving and how and why teachers intervene. Recommendations to develop the Talking outcome of the 5 - 14 English Language Curriculum. Development of a model of the process of inquiry learning and identification of what the teacher needs to plan if children are to be helped to learn to inquire and learn through inquiry. Application of the model has led to a range of projects on inquiry learning in language, science, drama and mathematics. The status of play within the Early Years Curriculum and teacher's involvement during play.