London Education Report: Early years education
The London Education Report provides detailed and up-to-date information regarding early years, primary, secondary and 16-19 education. Below you’ll find more information relating to early years education.
Key findings in early years education
- In London, 96% of early years children in schools attend a setting which is ‘good’ or ‘outstanding' and 97% of places registered on the Early Years Register are in ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ settings
- The percentage of two-year-olds in London that use their free early education entitlement is less than the national average
- The proportion of mothers in paid work in London is lower than the national average
- London is above the national average in terms of children with a good level of development at age five
- Childcare costs are considerably higher in London than in any other English region
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