Education system neglects early years values, say experts
Only two per cent of early years professionals think the education system is child-centered, fosters creativity and emphasises the importance of play, according to a survey.
More than 170 childminders, nursery and primary school teachers, head teachers, school governors, lecturers and academics responded to the poll, which suggested a disparity exists between the values teachers feel are important and what is implemented on the ground.
Conducted by the Save Childhood Movement, which campaigns on issues related to societal values and wellbeing, the results showed 67 per cent of respondents thought education should be child-centred as a matter of priority.
It also revealed that 60 per cent of respondents thought creativity should be prioritised within teaching, and 50 per cent believed that early education should emphasise the importance of play.
Source: CYPNow
