Interesting research from Institute For Fiscal Studies showing that children from low-income families who lived near a Sure Start centre did better at GCSE level.
The research shows that:
➡ Among all children, those who lived near a Sure Start centre performed 0.8 grades better at GCSE level than those who lived further away.
➡ Children eligible for free school meals (FSM) living near a Sure Start centre, increased GCSE performance by three grades relative to children from similarly low-income homes who did not access Sure Start. Across both FSM eligible and non-eligible children, Sure Start had a greater positive impact on non-white children.
This study shows just how vital it is that we work together to offer families holistic support that is evidenced-based, integrated, targeted and from the earliest moment. It also highlights the importance of parent outreach as part of this package of support, especially to reach and engage those families who will most benefit.
Thrive at Five, in collaboration with its partners, are committed to building on the lessons from Sure Start so that every child can thrive and achieve their potential.
NEW: Sure Start, England’s first large programme to provide holistic support to families with children under five, greatly improved disadvantaged children’s GCSE results.
Read our new report, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, on Sure Start’s impact on educational outcomes: https://lnkd.in/edt53wkA