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Publication - Research and analysis

Growing up in Scotland: the impact of children's early activities on cognitive development

Published
18 March 2009
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education
ISBN
9780755919680

This report uses data from the first three waves of the Growing Up in Scotland study (GUS) to explore children’s cognitive ability.

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