The Government needs to invest in more affordable homes to cut down on the huge number of children constantly moving schools in the capital, according to a report from the Association of London Government.
In Breaking Point: Examining the Disruption Caused by Pupil Mobility in London, the association says "the significant shortage of affordable rented housing is directly responsible for high levels of pupil movement in some schools".
Jo Mennell, who wrote the report for the association called it a "frustrating and avoidable cause".
Sir Robin Wales, chair of the Association of London Government called on the Government to "fund more social housing for homeless families".
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