The British Parliament is considering a bill that would establish a national curriculum for the first three years of a child's life.

The British Parliament Noun 1. British Parliament - the British legislative body
British House of Commons, House of Commons - the lower house of the British parliament

British House of Lords, House of Lords - the upper house of the British parliament is considering a bill that would establish a national curriculum for the first three years of a child's life. All child care providers, including nannies, would be required to teach it.

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Title Annotation:	Brickbats
Author:	Oliver, Charles
Publication:	Reason
Article Type:	Brief Article
Geographic Code:	4EUUK
Date:	Mar 1, 2006
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