School Readiness Crisis: Quarter of Pupils Not Toilet Trained
A new survey reveals one in four children in England start reception without basic toilet training, with teachers warning of a systemic crisis in early years development.
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A new study reveals 26% of children starting reception lack toilet training, with teachers losing 2.4 hours daily to basic care instead of teaching.
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A shocking study reveals 26% of children starting reception lack basic toilet training, with teachers losing hours daily to care tasks instead of education.
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A new survey reveals one in four children starting reception lack basic toilet training and independent eating skills, with teachers spending 1.5 hours daily on care tasks instead of education.
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