is "excited" after being briefed on a new report by her Business Taskforce on early childhood. has been produced by Deloitte on behalf of the Taskforce. It sets out how a greater focus on early childhood would create a happier and more productive workforce today, and transform the health and wellbeing of the UK economy and society for generations to come.
understands that Kate, 42, who is currently , has been kept fully updated about the Taskforce's work and has seen the report. Christian Guy, Executive Director of The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, said: The report details how investing in early childhood could generate at least £45.5 billion in value added for the national economy each year.
It focuses on five areas in which businesses of all sizes can have the opportunity to make the greatest impact for children under five, the adults around them, the economy and wider society. This includes building a culture that prioritises early childhood within businesses, communities and wider society, helping families facing the greatest challenges to access the basic support and essentials they need, offering parents and carers greater support and flexibility with their work, prioritising and nurturing social and emotional skills in young children and adults in their lives and increasing access to affordable childhood education and care. Christian added of Kate: The Taskforce was to galvanise business action on early childhood.
Since then, Taskforce members Aviva, Th.
