The consultation builds on the work of two Labour MPs – Frank Field’s independent review on poverty and life chances, published earlier this month, and the review on early intervention by Graham Allen (pictured), which is due to report in January.
Views are being sought on how recommendations in these two reviews can be incorporated into the child poverty strategy.
Launching the consultation, children’s minister Sarah Teather said it was ‘a scandal’ that 2.8 million children were living in poverty in the UK.
‘The best way to eradicate child poverty is to address the causes of poverty, rather than only treat the symptoms. Frank Field’s independent report on poverty and life chances is a welcome reminder of how important early years childcare and education is to setting a child on the road to success and out of poverty, ' she said.
‘That’s why we are reforming Sure Start services to target the most needy and are extending the offer of 15 hours of free childcare a week to all disadvantaged two-year-olds. And through the pupil premium we shall be able to support the poorest at every stage of education.'
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