The consequence of letting children fall behind
Failing to support the most disadvantaged children from their earliest years has severe and costly consequences. Athene Donald and Nicola Padfield argue that government policies excluding the poorest families from vital nursery provision set children on a path toward poor school readiness, a higher likelihood of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), and even future criminality. This approach is not only morally wrong but also a false government economy, costing society far more in the long run.
