Following its official launch last week, The Save Childhood Movement is encouraging family and childcare organisations to join in the event.
A survey carried out by SCM found that only two per cent of teachers believe that the education system cultivates a passion for learning to coincide with its launch.
It examined the views of 177 early years professionals including childminders, nursery and primary school teachers, headteachers, school governors, lecturers and academics. It was conducted between 10 and 17 April 2013 and was prepared in partnership with the Barrett Values Centre.
Around 67 per cent of those surveyed said the education system should be child-centered and 60 per cent thought creativity should be prioritised.
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