The 2015 report Building Great Britons summarised the study's two main conclusions:
The report moved on to a series of recommendations, in particular:
Recommendation 1: Achieving the very best experience for children in their first 1001 days should be a mainstream undertaking by all political parties and a key priority for NHS England. The priority given to the first 1001 days should be elevated to the same level as defence of the realm.
Recommendation 2: Require local authorities, CCGs and health & wellbeing boards to prioritise all factors leading to the development of socially and emotionally capable children at age two, by: adopting and implementing a "1,001 days" strategy, showing how they intend to implement it, with their partner agencies, within five years. The "1,001 days" strategies should be based on primary preventive principles, with particular emphasis on fostering mental/emotional wellbeing and secure attachment, and preventing child maltreatment.
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