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‘Let children play’: the educational message from across Europe

Sarah Best

30th April 2021

This article examines the 'schoolification' of UK childhood.

UK children are some of the most heavily tested throughout their education compared to other countries. Critics have argued that children should have more play time built into the school curriculum, and some governments have even advised against giving students homework.

The article could be used for the Education unit (childhood).

Sarah Best

Sarah is a passionate full-time Head of Sociology and Psychology and has worked in a variety in schools in the UK, and she is currently working in a British international school. She is keen to develop and boost the profile of both subjects.

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