What barriers face disadvantaged children in the early years? MPs explore
MPs will hold an evidence session exploring the experiences of disadvantaged children and families in the early years sector.
Meeting details
MPs are likely to ask what difference high-quality early years support can make in improving outcomes for disadvantaged children and what difference key policies such as Best Start Family Hubs and the Early Years Pupil Premium are making for disadvantaged children.
MPs will also ask what barriers could obstruct the government’s progress towards delivering on its ambitions to give every child “the best possible start in life” and to see 75% of children attaining a ‘good level of development’ by the end of Reception year by 2028.
They may also explore the costs of childcare and whether these prevent disadvantaged families from accessing the early years support they need.