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Our relationships, surroundings and experiences during our first five years shape the adults we become and the society we create.​

Through research, collaboration and campaigning, we’re working towards a healthier, happier, more nurturing society, transformed by our collective approach to early childhood.

“The early years are not simply about how we raise our children. They are about the society we will become.”

The Princess of Wales

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The Princess of Wales launches an interactive trail to support social and emotional development in under fives

The Princess of Wales launches an interactive trail to support social and emotional development in under fives

The Princess of Wales joined a group of four and five-year-old school children at the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) to launch a new project from The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood aimed at supporting young children in the development of crucial social and emotional skills.

We must prioritise social and emotional skills if we are to thrive, says Princess of Wales as Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood publishes new framework

We must prioritise social and emotional skills if we are to thrive, says Princess of Wales as Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood publishes new framework

The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood has published a new framework aimed at improving awareness of and knowledge about social and emotional skills to inspire action across society, as part of The Princess of Wales’ mission to create a happier, healthier society.

How we work

Research

We believe the case for early childhood starts with science and data. We support, deliver and showcase high-quality research to shape our activity, to increase knowledge and to promote best practice.

Collaboration

We believe that tackling the toughest challenges in early childhood and achieving the biggest, long-term impact requires people coming together. We will collaborate with people from across the private, public and voluntary sectors and all walks of life to make positive change.

Campaigning

We believe that to achieve transformative societal impact we all need to understand why early childhood matters and what we can do to make lasting change. We will raise awareness and inspire action through creative campaigns and activity.

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