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Glasgow Times
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Kate's foundation launches animated films to support children's development
Kate has been closely involved in the creation of a series of animated films aimed at helping those working with families and carers explain the vital importance of social and emotional development. In June, the princess spent time with two of the illustrators working on the films and met early years practitioners also involved in their creation, during a creative workshop at her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. The Princess of Wales has for many years focused on raising awareness about the early years development of children (Yui Mok/PA) She is said to be extremely passionate about the release of the films which Kensington Palace has described as a key step in her centre's work to continue raising awareness about the importance of the early years development of a child's life. To mark the release Kate said: 'Early childhood has been recognised as the golden opportunity to build strong foundations for future life health and happiness. 'The new animated films from The Centre of Early Childhood showcase how adults can create nurturing, loving interactions with children, helping to foster social and emotional development during their earliest years. 'These core social and emotional skills are essential in forming healthy relationships and are fundamental building blocks that can carry us through life. Kate meeting fathers and their sons during a visit to Dadvengers, a community for dads and their children, in Arnos Grove, north London (Yui Mok/PA) 'That is why we want to raise the awareness of, and celebrate, the extraordinary value of everyday moments of connection which matter more than ever in a rapidly changing world. 'Early childhood offers a sacred opportunity to transform our societies for the better and by nurturing these skills in our babies and children, we will be raising a younger generation better equipped to face the future.' The series, also available in Welsh and with British Sign Language, uses different styles of animation from curated line illustrations to papercraft, to help bring core concepts related to child development to life. The Princess of Wales is said to have taken a keen interest in the development of the animated series (Daniel Leal/PA) Topics covered include how we grow an emotionally healthy brain; noticing and navigating feelings; managing big feelings together; back and forth interactions; supporting early learning; and creating space for connection. The centre is working with universities, charities and professional bodies to build the films into training and practice across the country. The new series follows on from the princess's major Shaping Us Framework initiative, aimed at increasing awareness of social and emotional skills.
Western Telegraph
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Kate's foundation launches animated films to support children's development
Kate has been closely involved in the creation of a series of animated films aimed at helping those working with families and carers explain the vital importance of social and emotional development. In June, the princess spent time with two of the illustrators working on the films and met early years practitioners also involved in their creation, during a creative workshop at her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. The Princess of Wales has for many years focused on raising awareness about the early years development of children (Yui Mok/PA) She is said to be extremely passionate about the release of the films which Kensington Palace has described as a key step in her centre's work to continue raising awareness about the importance of the early years development of a child's life. To mark the release Kate said: 'Early childhood has been recognised as the golden opportunity to build strong foundations for future life health and happiness. 'The new animated films from The Centre of Early Childhood showcase how adults can create nurturing, loving interactions with children, helping to foster social and emotional development during their earliest years. 'These core social and emotional skills are essential in forming healthy relationships and are fundamental building blocks that can carry us through life. Kate meeting fathers and their sons during a visit to Dadvengers, a community for dads and their children, in Arnos Grove, north London (Yui Mok/PA) 'That is why we want to raise the awareness of, and celebrate, the extraordinary value of everyday moments of connection which matter more than ever in a rapidly changing world. 'Early childhood offers a sacred opportunity to transform our societies for the better and by nurturing these skills in our babies and children, we will be raising a younger generation better equipped to face the future.' The series, also available in Welsh and with British Sign Language, uses different styles of animation from curated line illustrations to papercraft, to help bring core concepts related to child development to life. The Princess of Wales is said to have taken a keen interest in the development of the animated series (Daniel Leal/PA) Topics covered include how we grow an emotionally healthy brain; noticing and navigating feelings; managing big feelings together; back and forth interactions; supporting early learning; and creating space for connection. The centre is working with universities, charities and professional bodies to build the films into training and practice across the country. The new series follows on from the princess's major Shaping Us Framework initiative, aimed at increasing awareness of social and emotional skills.
Daily Mail
18-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Princess Kate's 'life's work' project for young children hits major milestone
The Princess of Wales ' 'business taskforce' working to better the lives of young children is said to have reached 500,000 youngsters in the last year. Firms from Deloitte to LEGO have taken part, investing in schemes including funding training for 1,300 'early years' teachers to raising parent leave after birth for all parents to 26 weeks full pay. Catherine's Royal Foundation-led initiative is one of the major corner stones of her public work and something she has taken a key interest in, even through her cancer treatment last year. It is based on widespread research which shows that what happens to children between the ages of birth to five is not only formative but can have huge effect on their behaviour and emotions as adults, even leading to anti-social behaviour and addiction. Eight major firms have joined the taskforce, which was launched in 2023, to 'support families and create a happier, healthier society'. One year on from their first major report, which set out why businesses should invest in early childhood, it has been revealed that the effect has already been 'varied and vast'. The LEGO Group has donated Build Me 'Emotions' sets to early years providers across every corner of the UK, while Co-op has created a dedicated early childhood fund and already supported more than 130 early years apprentices. In November 2023 she met Grayson Stevenson (centre), 5, and his dad, Mark Stevenson (left), during a visit to 'Dadvengers', a community for dads and their children, in Arnos Grove, north London, as part of her Shaping Us campaign on early childhood Meanwhile IKEA has partnered with local baby banks to donate essentials and launched a product range raising money for the Baby Bank Alliance. NatWest has increased its lending capacity for early years settings and produced tools to support nurseries to operate in a more sustainable way, with a target of £250 million. Financial services giant Deloitte has funded more than 1300 early years teachers to undertake crucial qualifications and changed its parental policies to give all parents 26 weeks full pay. Iceland helped 30,000 staff better support young families and launched a range of toddler meals with Mumsnet, which raise money for Alder Hey Hospital and aim to support healthy eating. The princess' Centre for Early Years at Kensington Palace say these projects combined have a potential reach of more than half a million babies and young children. The princess' Centre for Early Years at Kensington Palace say these projects combined have a potential reach of more than half a million babies and young children. Above, Catherine during a visit toa children's hospice based in Sully, near Cardiff Sir Ron Kalifa, Chair of the Taskforce, said: 'Businesses of every shape and size – from high-street shops to global enterprises – hold unique and powerful touchpoints: as employers, as providers of goods and services, and as pillars of the communities they proudly serve. These roles aren't just business functions – they're incredible platforms for meaningful action. 'At The Royal Foundation, we are deeply proud that over the past year, members of our taskforce have shown such strong leadership and risen to this challenge. Their efforts have made a real, tangible difference in the lives of countless families with young children. 'And this is only the beginning of what's possible. The road ahead is bursting with potential.' Catherine has long made clear that the initiative is a 'lifelong' commitment for her and has previously explained that the years up to the age of five are the 'building blocks for life'.
