Every child should have the right to a nursery education | Letters

Following the article by Sally Weale (What society gives their youngest less chance than their parents had?, 31 January), we were delighted to have the threat to maintained nursery schools (MNS) highlighted this week. Nursery schools’ greatest assets are their trained and dedicated staff, which includes qualified teachers (QTS), with expert knowledge of child development

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Schools can raise girls' aspirations by partnering with businesses

Students from disadvantaged backgrounds aren’t always aware of the opportunities open to them. We’re working to change this The absence of aspiration and understanding of opportunities that I see in some students from disadvantaged backgrounds – especially girls – is something I want to address directly. I believe the answer to the lack of female

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