Publisher's Synopsis
This independent guide offers advice on tailoring a child's nursery education to his or her needs, how to locate the schools in any particular area of Britain and Northern Ireland, how to arrange a visit, what to look for, the questions to ask and how to assess costs.;The authors explain what to expect from state and private nursery schools, including Montessori schools, day nursery classes, playgroups and workplace nurseries, as well as the meaning of educational terms and nursery jargon. There are details of local education authority facilities for the under-fives and a list of useful organizations.;The book takes an in-depth look, by area, at over 400 examples of schools that the authors have visited personally. They cover the facilities, the appearance of the premises, the general atmosphere, the policies of the head, quality of staff, and how the children spend their day, hours of opening and costs.
