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About Sue Palmer

Sue Palmer is the author of several books on child development and Chair of Upstart Scotland

She tweets as @UpstartScot.

Why do we need a Year of Childhood?

January 9, 2021 by Sue Palmer Leave a Comment

Scotland – like the rest of the UK – is experiencing an epidemic of mental health problems among children and young people.  An epidemic that, thanks to COVID19, is now a terrifying threat to the long-term health of the nation. But there is hope – if we can seize the opportunity, writes Sue Palmer

‘Realising the ambition’ in a time of coronavirus

May 30, 2020 by Sue Palmer 4 Comments

What could be more important for our young children at the moment than an emphasis on health and well-being, positive supportive relationships, genuine engagement with their families and plenty of active outdoor play?

Are we rearing children fit for the future?

June 27, 2019 by Sue Palmer 3 Comments

two young girls climb a tree: picture Alan McCredie

\For the under-sevens, everyday opportunities to develop meta-skills are far more important than an unnecessarily early start on the three Rs’: Sue Palmer of Upstart continues our series on educational reform

P1 tests – first green shoots of recovery for Scottish education?

January 11, 2019 by Sue Palmer 1 Comment

A Nordic-style kindergarten stage is the only way currently available of connecting all Scotland’s children with their evolutionary heritage. And, who knows, it might also help get Curriculum for Excellence back on track.

Silence of the weans: why children need outdoor play

October 12, 2018 by Sue Palmer 5 Comments

When was the last time you heard the shouts, squeals and laughter of young children as they ran, jumped, climbed, built dens, made mixtures and played ‘Let’s Pretend’ in their local neighbourhood? Sue Palmer of Upstart Scotland makes the case for outdoor play

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