Scotland is falling behind parts of England in efforts to maximise the take-up of free childcare among disadvantaged two-year-olds, the Liberal Democrats have claimed.
The party said analysis showed more than half of eligible youngsters are still not benefitting even though the measure was introduced several years ago.
It has also called for a “nursery premium”, which would be similar to the pupil equity fund, to support deprived children in the early years of life.
