The expanded 30 hours risks widening gaps in child development and worsening quality, warns report

Katy Morton
Thursday, July 13, 2023

New research, published by the Sutton Trust, suggests that the planned expansion of the funded hours to younger children, will 'lock' out disadvantaged children from extra early years education.

The report from the Sutton trust warns the expanded 30 hours will 'lock out' disadvantaged children, PHOTO:Adobe Stock
The report from the Sutton trust warns the expanded 30 hours will 'lock out' disadvantaged children, PHOTO:Adobe Stock

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