Creating the conditions for love to flourish through nature & creativity

An essay by Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales

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“Now is the moment to place care and connection at the heart of all we do, and to shape a future in which love can truly flourish.”

The Princess of Wales

Foundations for Life: A Guide to Social and Emotional Development

A guide designed to support everyone working with babies, young children and their families.

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Centre for Early Childhood announces further investment as evaluation recommends ADBB is commissioned across the UK

Centre for Early Childhood announces further investment as evaluation recommends ADBB is commissioned across the UK

The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood has today announced next steps in its project to bring an innovative observational health visiting tool – known internationally as the Alarm Distress Baby Scale (ADBB) – to the UK.

Day two in Reggio Emilia focusses on nature and community.

Day two in Reggio Emilia focusses on nature and community.

The Princess of Wales continued her visit to Reggio Emilia, focussing on the role of nature, community, and relationships in supporting early childhood.

The Princess of Wales visits Italy to explore Reggio Emilia’s internationally recognised approach to early childhood.

The Princess of Wales visits Italy to explore Reggio Emilia’s internationally recognised approach to early childhood.

The Princess of Wales has visited Reggio Emilia in Northern Italy as part of The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood’s work to explore leading international approaches to early childhood development.

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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.