Chair of the Education Select Committee, Robert Halfon MP, has announced an inquiry into the impact that the early years of a child's life have on their life chances. The Committee’s inquiry aims to understand the impact that early years education and social policy have on determining children’s life chances. The Committee will examine the Government’s current policies in these areas and make recommendations to promote social justice. The Committee invites written evidence on:

• The role of quality early years education in determining life chances and promoting social justice
• The importance of support for parents and families, and integration with other services, in prevention and early intervention; and
• The importance of communication skills and language development

Discuss the inquiry on this thread