Five Big Questions on the Under Fives
“Your greatest contribution to the universe may not be something you do, but someone you raise.”
For the past 8 years Kate Middleton has been speaking with practitioners, experts and academics to discuss the importance of the early years and its detrimental role in shaping our children’s futures.
Kate has now launched a public survey aimed to improve early childhood and create national conversation and lasting change for generations to come. The five questions were compiled after meeting with families across the country and listening to day-to-day issues and challenges that our families are facing, along with reflections on the conversations had with the early years professionals.
We are so pleased to see such an influential public figure supporting the growth of the very youngest members of our community and their families! Being a parent isn’t always easy and we can be left worrying if we are doing enough of the ‘right’ thing. We as practitioners at Poppins hope to provide our parents with knowledge, advice and understanding. Our staff are carefully selected for their genuine love, passion and knowledge for the early years and their friendly and comforting manner with our children and our families. We are always here to help and support in any way we can. We pride ourselves on our parent partnerships and know that the best outcomes for our children come when we all work together.
I, for one, cannot wait to see the outcome of the survey. It will bring great insight along with the opportunity to reflect on what matters most to people in todays world. This will enable the early years sector to respond appropriately, supporting our families further in what matters most to them and giving our children the very best start in life.
Whether you have children or not, please take part in the short survey, there are no right or wrong answers. Let’s do the best for the next generation and all those to come! Visit https://5bigquestions.org.uk/ to add your voice to the mix.
Happy, healthy people; it starts in the Early Years!
Bianca Hobson BA (Hons) Early Years Education
Early Years Advisor for Poppins Day Nursery
