Low-income Families Equity of Opportunity 2020-07-22
2020-07-22
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The question addresses the specific challenges faced by white working-class boys, including high dropout rates and poor educational attainment.
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?
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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