‘What an inspirational book! I have been a head teacher for twenty years and this is the best book on primary education that I have ever read.' – Bob Garton, Head Teacher, London
‘This is the most thorough, research-based analysis of primary schools I have seen in over two decades of reporting on education. It should carry the testimonial "This book should change English primary schools forever".’ – Mike Baker, formerly Senior BBC Education Correspondent
‘Here is a simple account of the Cambridge Primary Review, which is essentially about awe and wonder: it is a formidable achievement.’ – Andrew Pollard, British Educational Research Journal
“This has to be the most important book in recent times for all those interested in primary education. The book and the accompanying volume of research papers provide a compelling synthesis of published educational research and findings that relate to the full range of issues encountered by everyone working with primary-aged children. It focuses on three core principles: equity, expertise and empowerment.” - Dame Alison Peacock, executive headteacher at The Wroxham School and TES columnist