An Introduction to Primary Education: For Parents, Governors and Student Teachers (Education Matters)

This is a fully revised and up-dated edition of Andrew Pollard's Learning In Primary Schools and it takes account of amendments to the National Curriculum and pupil assessment as well as changes in the organization of schools and the education service generally. It provides a concise, accessible and up-to-date introduction to provision in our primary schools as regards both government policy and educational practice; an extensive compendium of educational terms; and a synopsis of the National Curriculum.At every stage the discussion is directly related to children's learning and experience. Above all, Pollard emphasizes the contribution parents and governors make to enhancing learning. He also draws on the latest research evidence to outline some of the concerns for our schools as we approach the millennium.