It is one of a number of recommendations within the Social Mobility Commission’s State of the Nation report 2016, laid before Parliament today, which warns that Britain’s deep social mobility problem is getting worse.
The commission found that children in deprived areas are twice as likely to be in childcare that is not good enough, compared with the most prosperous areas.
As such, it is recommending the Government double funding for the early years pupil premium (EYPP) to ensure better childcare for those that need it most.
Currently settings receive up to £300 per year for each eligible three- and four-year-old. This compares to £1,320 for pupils in reception to Year 6.
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