Those who were on free school meals for over 80 per cent of their time at school – described as persistent poverty – were found have a learning gap of 22.7 months, twice that of those on free schools meals for less than 20 per cent of their time at school.
Which is why we will need free education for life for all adults. Education is vital for an evolving economy, and free education is an investment in the future of the nation, not just in individuals.
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