The educational gap between rich and poor pupils is said to widen at ages four and 10 A body representing some of England's leading independent schools is urging its members to consider sponsoring struggling primary schools.
The Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference wrote to all its member heads after a meeting with David Cameron.
The HMC argues primary schools offer a good chance to tackle the achievement gap between rich and poor pupils.
This tends to get wider as children progress
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