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.
| ISBN: | 9781782502685 |
| Publication date: | 2nd June 2016 |
| Author: | Sue Palmer |
| Publisher: | Floris Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 224 pages |
| Genres: |
Pre-school and kindergarten Primary and middle schools Educational strategies and policy |