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Editor’s Letter
Editor’s letter...
When should children start school?
In the last month, the Cambridge Primary
Review was published. It is the biggest report
on primary schools for over 40 years,
weighing in at over 600 pages and based on
over 1,000 submissions from 14 authors, the
findings from 28 surveys, 66 research consultants and an advisory
committee. It concludes that if children start school too young it
could put them off education for life. It suggests that the UK follow
the continental model, which often sees children start school at six
years of age. Just days after the Review was published, the
government announced its plans to ensure that all children have a
place at Primary school aged 4. But who is right? Should children be
allowed more time to develop through play – or should they get on
and learn? We welcome your views – do take part in our poll on the
website.
What is the right age to start school? Four, Five or Six
Please go to our web site www.education-today.co.uk to cast your vote.
Stephanie Norbury
Editor
Education Today
Why not take a look at our website, too?
Education Today is the preferred journal
for education professionals, visit the
website for news, views, competitions
and latest product updates or to cast your
vote on our poll. We want to hear from
you, email: education@datateam.co.uk
www.education-today.co.uk
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