Babies, children and teenagers

Tiny starts. Big futures.

But how can we prepare children for the challenges they will face? What educational systems give them the best start in life? How does their health in childhood impact their adult lives? And how can we protect our most vulnerable citizens from trauma and exploitation?

Across the university our academics are working on projects across the lifespan. From the Babylab studying early years development, to the rights of the child in the Essex Law School, our research impacts on parents and carers, health and education professionals, and policy makers in local and national governments.

Together we all have a stakehold in giving every child the best start in life.