By two years it is already possible to see a difference in children's attainment. By the age of six, a less able child from a rich family is likely to have overtaken an able child born into a poor family. This gap grows over time, with many poor children falling two years behind by the age of 14, setting the stage for a downward spiral of unequal chances and diminishing returns that will play out for the rest of their lives. Children growing up in poverty are more likely to leave school at 16 with fewer qualifications, not able to realise their potential and contribute fully to society.
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