Imran Hussain, director of policy and campaigns at Action for Children, said:

“Today’s Government announcement on education recovery clearly does not make the grade. Children don’t have a second chance at childhood and these measures risk leaving millions, particularly the most disadvantaged pupils, lacking the proper support they require to catch up.

“It’s clear that Sir Kevan Collins understands that the clock is ticking on childhoods and life chances, so the country needs a decisive response to ensure no child is left behind. Ministers need to back their education recovery reviewer, who called for more investment, without further delay.”