The target of previous administrations has often been to increase social mobility, but I think the current agenda struggles with this.
A belief that you can get quality cheaply, coupled with huge competition for the public purse, demonstrates a lack of understanding of how early years policy can drive societal change.
A fair amount has been written about how the built-in expectation of the middle classes pushes children to the front of the queue, but it’s not just about parents, it’s also about opportunity. I don’t just mean money, although this can help, but more having access to the toolbox that comes from high self-esteem, variety of experience and transferable skills. The ability to learn and then apply it in a variety of situations is the best preparation for a successful life.
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