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'Postcode lottery' driving children's inequality in England, commissioner warns
Children's Inequality in England Driven by 'Postcode Lottery,' Warns Commissioner Children across England face widening inequalities due to a "postcode lottery" in local services and supp...
BBC News · Global · World News · Oct 19, 2026 · 13:52
Children's Inequality in England Driven by 'Postcode Lottery,' Warns Commissioner
Children across England face widening inequalities due to a "postcode lottery" in local services and support, according to a landmark report released by Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel De Souza.
The commissioner's assessment calls for urgent national action to address these systemic gaps and ensure equitable support for children regardless of where they live in England.