What is the right age to start school? Four, Five or Six
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Stephanie Norbury
Editor
Education Today
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When should children start school?
Published: 09 November, 2009
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 Related articles: |
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