Originally published in 1938, there were indications that the progress of nursery education in England would proceed rapidly in the next few years. The English Nursery School was written in response to the need, from people with a duty or interest in the area, for a single volume bringing together information relating to the growth, organization and function of the nursery school and nursery class as an integral part of our educational system. The author’s interest in the nursery school movement was developed by her personal association with pioneers such as Margaret McMillan and Grace Owen who were still involved with shaping the course of future developments in the field, which can still be felt today. This reissue shows where it all began.
Preface. 1. Early Beginnings of the Nursery School 2. Subsequent Progress 3. The Importance of the First Five Years 4. The Contribution of the Nursery School 5. The Content of Nursery Education 6. The Day’s Routine 7. Nursery School Meals 8. Medical Inspection and Treatment 9. Home and School 10. Holidays and School Closures 11. Powers of Local Education Authorities and How They Have Been Used 12. Voluntary and Private Nursery Schools 13. Nursery School Buildings 14. Furnishings and Equipment for the Nursery School 15. Staffing 16. The Financial Aspect 17. The Nursery School Service as a Career 18. The Future. Index.
Biography
Phoebe E. Cusden
