The English Nursery School

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First published in 1938, the progress of nursery education in England would proceed rapidly in the next few years. This title is a response to the need for a single volume bringing together information relating to the growth, organization and function of the nursery school as an integral part of our educational system.

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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.