Child inequality a ‘national emergency’

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Child inequality a 'national emergency'

A new report by the Children’s Commissioner for England says children across the country are facing extreme and unfair inequality, with a huge disparity in outcomes depending on where they live.

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Dame Rachel de Souza blamed what she called a "postcode lottery" for a series of failures facing children and described the status quo as a national emergency. The Government said they would make sure no child was "held back" by where they grew up.

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Date: October 19, 2026