Emphasising the importance of the first five years of life

The Princess of Wales has written a piece in the Daily Telegraph where she says that not enough is being done to support the crucial early years of development.

Princess of Wales exclusive: Not enough is being done to help the next generation

Based on research conducted by the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, which she founded, the Princess is quoted as saying:

"If we are going to tackle the sorts of complex challenges we face today like homelessness, violence and addiction, so often underpinned by poverty and poor mental health, we have to fully appreciate those most preventative years and do everything we can to nurture our children and those who care for them."