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You, Your Child and School

You, Your Child and School

Navigate Your Way to the Best Education

Summary

International bestselling authors of The Element

As a parent, what should you look for in your children's education? How can you tell if their school is right for them, and what can you do if it isn't? In this important new book, Sir Ken Robinson, one of the world's most influential voices in education, offers clear principles and practical advice on how to support your child through the education system, or outside it.

Dispelling myths, tackling controversies and weighing up the main choices, You, Your Child, and School is a key book for parents to learn about the kind of education their children really need and what they can do to make sure they get it.

Reviews

  • Ken Robinson is leading a daring revolution to change how we understand schools, learning and, most importantly, the passion and talent of our students
    Brené Brown

About the authors

Ken Robinson

Sir Ken Robinson PhD was born in Liverpool in 1950. An internationally recognized leader in the development of creativity, innovation and human potential, he advised governments, corporations, education systems and some of the world's leading cultural organizations. His books include the international bestseller The Element and the videos of his famous TED talks have been watched by an estimated 300 million people in over 150 countries. He died in 2020.
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Lou Aronica

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