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The 1,001 critical days

1001 Critical Days

The First 1001 Days Movement is a group of organisations and professionals working together to campaign about the importance of the emotional wellbeing of babies.

parentinfantfoundation.org.uk

The best start for life: a vision for the 1,001 critical days

A policy paper developed as part of the early years healthy development review, this document outlines 6 areas for action to improve the health outcomes of all babies in England.

gov.uk

1,001 critical days a cross-party manifesto

This manifesto highlights the importance of acting early to enhance the outcomes for children. Too many children and young people do not have the start in life they need, leading to high costs for society, and too many affected lives.

PDF, nspcc.org.uk

ACEs strategies

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-17 years). They can also include aspects of the child’s environment that can undermine their sense of safety, stability, and bonding.