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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Low-income Families: Equity of Opportunity

Wednesday 22 July 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Ministerial Questions focused on equity of opportunity for people from low-income families.
  • Ben Bradley asked about steps to help white working-class boys with poor life chances.
  • The Government highlighted the impact of early language and learning skills on future life chances.

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Context

The question addresses the specific challenges faced by white working-class boys, including high dropout rates and poor educational attainment.

Question

What steps are being taken to help ensure equity of opportunity for people from low-income families, especially focusing on the plight of white working-class boys who have some of the worst life chances in the country despite no positive action under the Equality Act 2010?

Answer from Mims Davies

Evidence shows early language and learning skills significantly impact a child's education and future life chances. The Government is providing extra support for all disadvantaged children, including white working-class children. The Department for Education has launched the Hungry Little Minds campaign to target low-income parents and help them support their child's early language development.

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