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UpstartThe case for raising the school starting age and providing what the under-sevens really need
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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.
Author: Sue Palmer (all their books in stock)
Genre: Health, Fitness & Dieting, Children & Adolescent's Health
Format: Paperback
Published: 2016
Pages: 224
Publisher: Floris Books
ISBN: 9781782502685
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Our conditions mean the following:
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- Very Good - only minor imperfections such as minor scuffs to edge or cover or a price written in pencil or shop sticker.
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