Upstart - The case for raising the school starting age and providing what the under-sevens really need (Paperback)

Why does Britain and its former colonies send children to school as young as four and five, when in eighty-eight per cent of the world the starting age is six or seven? Sue Palmer, author of bestselling Toxic Childhood, uncovers the truth: it's not because of what's best for children, but historical accident and economics. Palmer examines research ranging from neurological science to educational data, and shows that under-sevens gain most -- educationally, physically, socially and psychologically -- from not being stuck behind a desk. Upstart puts forward a passionate case for Britain adopting a proper 'kindergarten' stage that recognises what under-sevens really need. With clarity, ease and vigour, Palmer describes a different way of doing early years education that would have huge benefits both for individual children, and for our nation.

General

Imprint:	Floris Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2016
Authors:	Sue Palmer
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-1-78250-268-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Pre-school & kindergarten Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Primary / junior schools
LSN:	1-78250-268-8
Barcode:	9781782502685

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