Starmer wants 75% of children ‘school-ready’ by 2028

Dec 10, 2024

Target of three in four reception pupils at a ‘good’ level of development is one of six key ‘milestones’

Sir Keir Starmer has set his government a target to boost the proportion of reception pupils achieving a ‘good’ level of development to 75 per cent by 2028 as part of a ‘major reset’ amid plunging approval ratings.

Labour’s ‘plan for change’ also sets out how the impact of its ‘opportunity mission’ will be measured through attainment at the end of secondary school, but does not set out a specific target.

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