Children from poorer backgrounds in England are 40% less likely to meet key development standards by age five.
A recent analysis shows that five-year-old children from deprived backgrounds in England are 40% less likely to meet expected development standards compared to wealthier peers. This disparity, deemed "extremely alarming," is highlighted in multiple regions, with up to 34% of children nationally not ready for school. The government plans to address this issue by investing in early language support, school-based nurseries, and better training for early educators.
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