Shadow education secretary David Cameron said he backed the schemedespite the recent leaked report which showed that children in SureStart areas have not fared any better than those in equivalent areaswithout it (Children Now, 14-20 September).
Speaking at the Conservative party conference in Blackpool last week,Cameron said: "I very much support the principle of Sure Start, eventhough its initial impact has proved disappointing."
However, Cameron declined to comment on extended schools.
- See Analysis, p11.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
