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Duchess of Cambridge visits forest school in Denmark

The Duchess of Cambridge visited Stenurten Forest Kindergarten in Copenhagen, Denmark this week as part of a working trip to better understand the country’s approach to early years
The Duchess of Cambridge visiting a forest school in Copenhagen, PHOTO DukeandDuchessofCambridge Instagram
The Duchess of Cambridge visiting a forest school in Copenhagen, PHOTO DukeandDuchessofCambridge Instagram

The aim of the trip is to inform the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton’s work through The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, which aims to drive awareness of and action on the impact of the early years on children’s development.

During the trip, The Duchess visited the Copenhagen Infant Mental Health Project to find out more about how the country has promoted infant wellbeing alongside physical health. She also went to Stenurten Forest Kindergarten (pictured), which focuses on teaching children self-worth and self-esteem.

Other visits included The Children’s Museum to hear how parents and health visitors have benefitted from the ‘Understanding your baby’ programme, and PlayLab at Campus Carlsberg - a creative learning environment for students training to be early years professionals.

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