Richard Derecki: Getting more London children school ready

Richard Derecki: Getting more London children school ready

Among the government’s top priorities is its “opportunity mission” to break the link between a child’s background and their future success. The Plan for Change states that this will be achieved by delivering “accessible, integrated maternity, baby and family support services through the first 1,001 days of life and high-quality early education and childcare”. The key measurable – one of only six for this parliament – is for 75 per cent of five-y…