Education
— The UK Government pledges £75m to expand nursery staff and places, raising early years pupil premium by 45% to boost opportunities for disadvantaged children, addressing school readiness and long-term inequalities.
Jonathan Glazzard
Rosalind Hollis Professor of Education for Social Justice, University of Hull.
Youth Mental Health
— In 2023, 20.3% of children aged 8-16 in England had probable mental health disorders, rising from 12.5% in 2017. Schools face strain, with access to mental health services delayed. Government investment is urgently needed.
