A report commissioned by the prime minister into children’s life chances has presented overcrowded housing as a key indicator of poverty. The report by MP Frank Field, The
Foundation Years: preventing poor children becoming poor adults, found children who live in overcrowded conditions feel stressed from an early age. It says poor housing can also make it difficult for them to find space to do homework, and can have significant negative impacts on a child’s health. The report proposes establishing a set of ‘life chances indicators’ that will measure equality. Decent housing would feature on this list. The report also suggests housing associations should be able to tender for Sure Start contracts, to ensure vulnerable parents are given support as their children start school. Read more on Inside Housing.
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