The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton has launched a landmark national survey into early childhood development as she embarks on a 24-hour tour of the country. She travelled to Birmingham for her first stop to highlight her ambitious new project.
The survey will ask five big questions which will guide the duchess with her future work. The online poll, conducted by Ipsos Mori on behalf of the Royal Foundation aims to encourage a nationwide conversation on early childhood. Furthermore, the survey will run from January 21 to February 21 and will ask the individuals who will be answering the five questions to gauge their views about early years. The initiative will be launched in Birmingham, London, Cardiff and Surrey.
The mother of three addressed a group of youngsters at an interactive attraction and spoke to health professionals, fellow parents and supporters of the project.”I’m here today to help launch a survey to hear society’s views about raising the next generation. Parents, carers and families are at the heart of caring for children in the formative years, so that is why I want to listen to them and hear the key issues affecting our families and communities. My ambition is to provide a lasting change for generations to come,” said Middleton
For a better understanding of the dynamics of childhood development, the duchess joined join primary and nursery school-age children in MiniBrum, where children learn through play. “I think the early years of life are the most important years, for life long health and happiness added Middleton. She noted that estimations show that there’s a huge social and economic cost to the late intervention of £17bn in England and Wales.
Middleton has established a steering group of experts to look at the issue of early years and they have been considering how the duchess and her Royal Foundation can help improve the outcomes for youngsters. She also met Giovanna Fletcher, who has also written about being a mother to three children with husband Tom Fletcher, a member of the band McFly.
Jasmine Norris, Assistant Nursery Manager at St Paul’s Nursery in the Balsall Heath area of Birmingham, said “I think early years is vital, incredibly important. I think we help the children to move on into their future education, and their lives.
