The approach is tinged with nostalgia for an earlier Britain, in which children were tougher and more self-reliant. It is also supported by a growing list of government officials, among them Amanda Spielman, the chief inspector of Ofsted, the powerful agency that inspects British schools.
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Saturday, March 10, 2018
Breaking News: Some British schools are encouraging riskier play to build resilience and grit. As for sharp edges? Kids "normally only cut themselves once."
Educators in Britain, after decades spent in a collective effort to minimize risk, are now, cautiously, getting into the business of providing it.
The approach is tinged with nostalgia for an earlier Britain, in which children were tougher and more self-reliant. It is also supported by a growing list of government officials, among them Amanda Spielman, the chief inspector of Ofsted, the powerful agency that inspects British schools.
The approach is tinged with nostalgia for an earlier Britain, in which children were tougher and more self-reliant. It is also supported by a growing list of government officials, among them Amanda Spielman, the chief inspector of Ofsted, the powerful agency that inspects British schools.
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Here we go more stupid liberal BS. They don't have ease kids back into risky play,just let them go they do it all on their own.If they fall down and scrape their knee they will be more careful next time.Thats all,it is really amazing how stupid some people are.
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