According to Dr Lala Manners, director of Active Matters, who is behind the petition, there is no coherent or comprehensive approach by the Government’s Healtn and Education departments to address the ‘inexorable rise’ in preventable health conditions or ensure children start school ready and able to learn.
She said, ‘Enough money, time and effort has been wasted over many years – skirting around the edges. All the while children are getting fatter and more miserable, their teeth are rotting and they arrive at school completely unable to sit still, concentrate or manage their personal hygiene.
‘Free childcare, new playgrounds and yet another "activity initiative" are all useless if not fully supported by quality staff and standards that can be enforced and assessed.’
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