Foreword - Tricia David PART ONE: CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION SERVICES IN EUROPE: A SURVEY OF PROVISION AND STAFF TRAINING Introduction Kindergarten ? Age-integrated centre ? Pre-primary schooling ? Objectives and features of provision in the 15 European Union countries Who works with young children ? Staff training and professional issues Current trends and policy developments PART TWO: COUNTRY PROFILES Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Portugal Spain Sweden United Kingdom T THREE: APPENDICES