Barriers to Academic Success in 'Bright but Poor' Young People: Findings From the EPPSE Study
Research shows that a pre-schooled child has more chance of getting better exam results and ultimately earning higher wages. A child has more chance of getting better exam results and ultimately earning higher wages by receiving pre-school education, a study published today (September 9 2014) has shown. The Effective Pre-School, Primary and Secondary (EPPSE) research shows children who go to pre-school are projected to earn £27,000 more during their career than those who don’t. They are also more likely to get better GCSE results – the equivalent of getting 7 Bs compared to 7 Cs. The research also found that early education helped young people to specifically do better in GCSE English and maths.

After earning a PhD at Harvard University Kathy moved to Oxford where she taught Psychology while serving on the Oxford Pre-school Research Group which was led by Jerome Bruner. Her book Childwatching at Playgroup and Nursery School broke new ground by questioning an unbridled ‘free play’ ideology.
Date: 17 February 2016, 16:00 (Wednesday, 5th week, Hilary 2016)
Venue: Tinbergen Building, South Parks Road OX1 3PS
Venue Details: Lecture Theatre A
Speaker: Professor Kathy Sylva
Organising department: Department of Experimental Psychology
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Audience: Public
Editor: Janice Young