Abstract This paper critically analyses how school readiness has been historically and discursively constructed in Early Childhood Education (ECE) policy in England over the past four decades. Using Bacchi's ‘What's the Problem Represented to be?’ framework and Foucauldian concepts of governmentality, the paper explores how school readiness has shifted
Louise Kay
wiley +1 more source
From value orientations to payment: health vs. environmental consciousness and willingness to pay for green hotels via green literacy. [PDF]
Chen Z, Lin C.
europepmc +1 more source
Abstract Valuing parental engagement, as part of home–school collaboration, can benefit children's learning. This article focuses on parents and school‐based staff's (N = 120) experiences of children's learning occurring at home during the COVID‐19 lockdowns (2020–2021), both school‐mandated and other learning activities.
Ashley Brett +5 more
wiley +1 more source
Estimating Price Premiums for Breads Marketed as “Low-Carbohydrate Breadsâ€
Retail data are used in a hedonic pricing framework to estimate the premium paid for the “low-carbohydrate†attribute and other attributes of bread at grocery and non-grocery stores in a regional market.
Nganje, William E. +5 more
core
Tobacco industry pricing strategies during recent tax adjustments in Mexico: evidence from sales data. [PDF]
Saenz-de-Miera B +4 more
europepmc +1 more source
Emotional nourishment begets academic coping during the primary to secondary school transition
Abstract The transition from primary to secondary school is widely viewed as the most demanding in a child's educational journey. Despite a wealth of research on this transition, little is known about the children's ‘lived experience’ of it across different contexts.
Peter Wood +2 more
wiley +1 more source
The effect of deductibles on healthcare expenditure: new evidence for Switzerland. [PDF]
Felder S, Meyer S.
europepmc +1 more source
Is the well‐known phrase ‘small is beautiful’ true of small transnational education institutions?
Abstract The purpose of this research is to consider the potential attractiveness of operating a small international branch campus (IBC). Drawing upon resource‐based and legitimacy theories, we examine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats associated with the business model that is based on having a small institution size.
Stephen Wilkins, Joe Hazzam
wiley +1 more source
Abstract Pupils in England who, for some reason, are not able to attend school often find themselves in Alternative Provision (AP). These are special arrangements designed to address their specific needs and help them return to mainstream schooling.
Nick Pratt +2 more
wiley +1 more source
A systematic review on how environmental sustainability and social responsibility food labels influence consumers' food choices and purchasing decisions. [PDF]
Izcue J, Palmeiro-Silva Y.
europepmc +1 more source

