Four in five teachers say Government will miss its ‘school ready’ target – poll

The Government will measure the progress by the percentage of five-year-olds reaching a good level of development in the early years foundation stage assessment (/PA) - (PA Wire)

The majority of primary school teachers believe the Government will miss its target of three in four children starting school with a good level of development, according to a poll.

A lack of affordable childcare is having a negative impact on children being ready for Reception, a survey of teachers for Save the Children charity suggests.