14 Oct 2013 Debates
John Siraj-Blatchford, honorary professor at the University of Swansea centre for child research
YES
John Siraj-Blatchford argues that there is substantial research evidence supporting the use of ICT in early childhood.
He says: "I am keen to promote the use of mobile touch screen technologies in early childhood because...
Sue Palmer, literacy expert and author of the bestseller Toxic ChildhoodNO
An increasing number of nurseries have got interactive boards and computers whilst a small but growing number have even gone as far as buying iPads for their children to use.
However former head teacher, Sue Palmer believes........
09 Oct 2013 Debates
Dr Richard House, senior Lecturer in Education (Early Childhood), University of Winchester and chair, Early Childhood Action (ECA)
Dr Richard House would like to see every parent being given the choice of when their summer-born child starts school. Currently it is up to the local authority, which means parents have to battle to get a decision in their favour,...
Elizabeth Truss, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Education and ChildcareIn a recent Westminster parliamentary debate, Elizabeth Truss agreed with many campaigners who have been advocating parental flexibility in terms of summer-borns. However she is not in favour of a legislation change which would give........