How preterm birth can affect learning
Children born prematurely may need different types of support when developing key skills in maths and science
Research has revealed that preterm children born before 34 weeks gestation are more likely to have poorer reading and maths skills than those born at full term, although not every child born prematurely will experience learning or developmental challenges. As medical science advances and more babies survive premature birth, an average primary class will include two preterm children. What does this mean for secondary school teachers, and science teachers, in particular?
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