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Do we really expect five-year-olds to sit at desks? I want a school that understands play is learning | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

By The Guardian   |   1 month ago
Do we really expect five-year-olds to sit at desks? I want a school that understands play is learning | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

In England, the shift from play-based learning in early years to formal education at age five is concerning. Research shows play is crucial for child development, yet the system pushes for early academics. Advocates aim for educational reform to prioritize play-based pedagogy and child well-being.

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