Half of the 1,000 parents of children aged three to 11 years old questioned also admitted to previously under-appreciating how hard nursery staff and teachers work.
Lockdown has given some parents the opportunity to assess what is important to their child’s development and question the current education system. The report found that a renewed focus on life skills has prompted 73 per cent of parents to think school should dedicate more time to developing practical skills such as cooking.
The Montessori Group says it is important to ensure that what is learned from the current lockdown is reflected in educational reform, increased support for the early years workforce, and small changes to families’ daily lives.
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