In their early years children explore the world around them, learning how to walk, talk, socialise and practice routines that provide good foundations for their childhood.
But too many families across the UK don’t have access to basic items that support healthy early childhood learning and development.
Essentials like books and toys, a table to eat at and a bed to sleep in are often missing, and a daily struggle to make ends meet leads to fewer opportunities to nurture their children in play and learning.
Despite parents trying their best, children from low-income families are 50% less likely to do as well as primary school as their peers.
And when children fall behind, it’s almost impossible to catch up.
Save the Children’s Building Blocks programme alleviates the impact of material deprivation on families' lives and engages parents in their children’s learning at home, so that every child is given the best start in life.