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Upstart

By Sue Palmer

Upstart Education & Training

Upstart

By Sue Palmer

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An issue and a book parents and teachers will be talking about. 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 best-selling 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 recognizes what under-sevens really need. With clarity, ease and vigor, Palmer describes a different way of doing early years education that would have huge benefits both for individual children, and for our nation.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
224
Release Date:
2016-08-31
Publication Date:
2016-06-02
Publisher:
Floris Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1782502688
ISBN13:
9781782502685
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
296 g
Height:
216 cm
Width:
140 cm
Thickness:
17 cm
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