Emily Hunt (@msemilyhunt.bsky.social)

Young learners in England are facing a deepening crisis. Our Annual Report shows that disadvantaged five-year-olds are falling further behind their peers — and for children with SEND, the learning gap has widened to over 20 months, the widest gap on record 🧵 www.theguardian.com/education/20...

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Five-year-olds in England with special educational needs 20 months behind peers – report Children from lower-income families also remain significantly behind their peers as impact of pandemic continues to be felt https://www.theguardian.com/education/2025/jul/15/five-year-olds-in-england-with-special-educational-needs-20-months-behind-peers-report