Why didnt poor children go to school in the earlier part of victorias reign?

During the earlier part of Victoria's reign, many poor children did not attend school due to financial constraints, as families relied on their children to contribute to household income through work. The lack of free or accessible education options meant that schooling was often unaffordable for impoverished families. Additionally, societal attitudes prioritized labor over education for the lower classes, further discouraging attendance. It wasn't until later in the Victorian era that reforms began to improve access to education for all children.