Research
We believe the case for early childhood starts with science and data. It’s thanks to the work of researchers from all over the world that today we understand the importance of the early years and the greatest argument in favour of action is evidence. We’ve got to stay curious.
Did you know?
The Royal Foundation Business Taskforce for Early Childhood has concluded that a greater focus on early childhood could generate significant social and economic return, by improving early childhood experiences and increasing support for the adults around them. Investing in early childhood in the UK could generate at least:
£45.5 billion per year
in value added for the national economy each year. This includes £27.5 billion in additional earning for the UK’s workforce, £11.8 billion in additional profits for businesses and £6.2 billion in additional tax revenue for Government.
Our research
We regularly commission research in order to better understand the economic, social and scientific context of early childhood. By listening to the public and the experts, our aim is to change the way that people think about the issue.
Big Change Starts Small, June 2021
This report is a summary of decades of science and research on early childhood and why it matters. From the long-term implications to our physical and mental health through to the significant economic benefits we stand to gain, this is the ultimate articulation of why early childhood matters to us all.
