# 5560: LISTEN¦ Should children of parents receiving benefits continue to be given priority for funded pre-school places? The Education Minister says he's 'levelling the playing field' but anti-poverty campaigners say it'll widen the attainment gap

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Published: 2026-09-08T11:25:40+00:00
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