GCGH aims to address these disparities for healthy development and equitable opportunities. Research from the UCL Institute of Education reveals that children’s social background impacts cognitive and social-emotional competencies, impacting adult outcomes.
Brain and social development disparities in children are simply differences in the growth and maturation of the brain and social skills among children and can arise due to various factors, including genetic predispositions, environmental influences, socioeconomic conditions, access to education and healthcare, and early childhood experiences.
GCGH has a team committed to understanding and addressing these disparities which are crucial for promoting healthy development and ensuring equitable opportunities for all children.
Research from the UCL Institute of Education (IOE) shows that children’s social background impacts the early development of cognitive and social-emotional competencies, like verbal skills, self-control, and peer relationships, and their subsequent outcomes in adulthood.