Upstart
the case for raising the school starting age and providing what the under-sevens really need
$39.50
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
14 July 2016
Summary
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 …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781782502685 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1782502688 |
| Author: | Sue Palmer |
| Publisher: | Floris Books |
| Imprint: | Floris Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 14 July 2016 |
| Weight: | 290g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 138mm |
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Critics Review
‘I thoroughly enjoyed Sue Palmers writing on a sensitive but extremely important subject because it affects every single one of us. Upstart is a banner for change, for a better future for our children and so, for our country too.’Early years Book Club‘I recommend Upstart as the book to inform your discussions and inspire you to join Sue’s campaign to encourage this paradigm shift.’– Juno Magazine
About The Author
Sue Palmer
Sue Palmer, a former headteacher in Scotland, has written more than 250 books, TV programmes and software on primary education and literacy. She has been an independent consultant to many organizations including the UK Department for Education and Skills, the National Literacy Trust and the BBC. She is the author of the bestselling and highly influential Toxic Childhood.
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