Episode Synopsis "Episode 19: Dame Rachel de Souza, Children's Commissioner"

In this latest episode of the 1001 Critical Days podcast, Andrea talks to Dame Rachel de Souza, Children's Commissioner about her role in improving the early years and how she thinks the recent Spending Review settlement will make a difference for early years support and services for families across England. 

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