Upstart : the case for raising the school starting age and providing what the under-sevens really need /
Palmer, Sue, 1948-
Upstart : the case for raising the school starting age and providing what the under-sevens really need / Sue Palmer. - Edinburgh : Floris Books, [2016] - 222 pages ; 22 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
Sue Palmer examines research ranging from neurological science to educational data, and shows that under 7's gain most - educationally, physically, socially and psychologically - from not being stuck behind a desk. She puts forward a passionate case for Britain adopting a proper 'kindergarten' stage that recognises what under 7's 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 the nation.
9781782502685 (pbk.) : �9.99
School age (Entrance age)--Great Britain.
Readiness for school--Great Britain.
Education.
Upstart : the case for raising the school starting age and providing what the under-sevens really need / Sue Palmer. - Edinburgh : Floris Books, [2016] - 222 pages ; 22 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
Sue Palmer examines research ranging from neurological science to educational data, and shows that under 7's gain most - educationally, physically, socially and psychologically - from not being stuck behind a desk. She puts forward a passionate case for Britain adopting a proper 'kindergarten' stage that recognises what under 7's 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 the nation.
9781782502685 (pbk.) : �9.99
School age (Entrance age)--Great Britain.
Readiness for school--Great Britain.
Education.
