He is not unique in that: most professionals have enjoyed some help from family networks and the bank of Mum and Dad to get started. But internships are just one small part of a bigger jigsaw. Early years policy is important in lifting the life chances of children from low-income families. Yet despite a great deal of expansion and investment in early years provision over the last decade, it is children from disadvantaged backgrounds who use these services least. IPPR's recent report, Parents at the Centre, set out to understand why this is the case and what can be done about it.
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