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We can’t close the disadvantage gap without playing the long game
The poverty-related attainment gap won’t be solved by focusing on the early years alone – we need smarter and more sustained interventions that are properly funded, say education leaders who form the Coalition for Pupil Premium Reform
General
12 June 2026
Why the catch-up plan is a step in the wrong direction
We need to look beyond short-term fixes if we are to tackle educational inequality in this crisis, says Fiona Spellman
9 February 2021