{"product_id":"9781782502760","title":"Upstart: The case for raising the school starting age and providing what the under-sevens really need","description":"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.","brand":"Floris Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47301059412208,"sku":"9781782502760","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781782502760_p0.jpg?v=1763720313","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781782502760","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}