As we recover from the shock announcement of June’s “snap” election, our thoughts turn quickly to what we expect of the next government. Whichever party holds power, will it ensure children are ready for school by delivering high-quality early learning?
It goes without saying that in an election framed around the all-consuming challenge of Brexit, there will be precious little airtime for social policy. But we must not be discouraged.
This is the time to speak out for children. Though they have no formal say in what happens, the decisions taken in the coming months and years will affect them, their families and communities, for a lifetime.
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