1/3 UK children not "school ready" in 2022/23, particularly disadvantaged, report highlights.

A report by Anne Longfield's Centre for Young Lives and the Child of the North reveals that about one-third of children in the UK were not "school ready" in 2022/23, particularly among disadvantaged groups. Many children struggled with basic tasks and communication skills, exacerbated by the pandemic. The report urges government action, including parenting programs and home visits, to support families and address widening educational inequalities.

October 03, 2024
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