TY  - BOOK
AU  - Palmer,Sue
TI  - Upstart: the case for raising the school starting age and providing what the under-sevens really need 
SN  - 9781782502685 (pbk.) :
AV  - LC135 
PY  - 2016///]
CY  - Edinburgh
PB  - Floris Books
KW  - School age (Entrance age)
KW  - Great Britain
KW  - Readiness for school
KW  - Education
KW  - ukslc
N1  - Includes bibliographical references
N2  - 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
ER  -