Disadvantaged boys benefit most from earlier schooling, say researchers

Nina Jacobs
Thursday, February 21, 2019

Disadvantaged boys given extra early years schooling show the greatest academic improvement and carry the benefits through school, a study shows.

Around 72,000 children receive early education in primary academies. Image: Lucie Carlier
Around 72,000 children receive early education in primary academies. Image: Lucie Carlier

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