How do we make sure every child has the best start in life?
The early years of a child’s life shape their future. But for too many, the basic foundations are missing, leading to consequences that last a lifetime – impacting their education, health, happiness and more. How do we make sure that every child, wherever they’re born and whatever their background or circumstances, has the best possible start in life?
Host Rich Williams is joined by University of Leeds academics Professor Mark Mon-Williams, Chair in Cognitive Psychology; Professor Cat Davies, Professor of Language Development and Dean for Research Culture; and Professor Louise Tracey, Professor of Early Years Education and the university’s Research Centre Lead for Inclusion, Childhood and Youth.
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Key information
- Disciplines: psychology, child development, childcare
- Investigators: Professor Mark Mon-Williams, Professor Cat Davies, Professor Louise Tracey.
Keywords: children, child health, child mental health, young people, wellbeing, infant care, school system, play, equality