This is the eagerly-awaited final report from the Cambridge Primary Review, the most comprehensive enquiry into English primary education for over forty years. The book is grounded in evidence from research, official data and the enquiry's thousands of individual and organisational witnesses.

Suitable for students, teachers, researchers, educational leaders and all who are interested in primary education, this book examines children's development and learning, their needs and aspirations, and their lives in a diverse society and fragile world. It explores what goes on in schools, from the early years to educational aims and values.

'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 BBCEducation 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