Listening to children’s experience of starting school in an area of socio-economic disadvantage

Friendships are important to children as they start school, particularly for children living in an area of socioeconomic disadvantage. Socio-economic disadvantage is commonly linked to poor developmental outcomes and may affect children’s readiness to start school. As a result, children in low socio-economic areas are less likely to have a positive school transition. This poor start to school can have a negative impact on children’s long term...