Only 35% of children in deprived areas reached the expected level of attainment at school.

At age three, children from lower income households have lower vocabulary scores.

Sure Start
Research proves that children from a deprived background struggle more at school.

10 Things is a campaign backed by Surestart, aiming to aid teaching children ten subjects before they start school. These topics consist of life lessons, and things they wont necessarily learn at school such as sensative matters.

Children from

poor areas are

A product pack has been designed to be given to parents to aid the teaching of the 10 subjects to their child.

four times more

The subjects include:

Spelling & Writing Divorce New Sibling Change Stealing Moving Home Healthy Eating When to call 999 Disabilities Death

likely to be sent to a poor performing school, according to Ofsted.

The product packs are available from June 2013 from your local Surestart. You can apply online or at your local club to see if your eligible for the pack.

One pack per family restriction.

Ten Things Pack