When:

11th November 2009, 06:00PM

Where:

Nash & Brandon Rooms of the Institute for Contemporary Arts, 12 Carlton House Terrace, SW1Y 5AH

Maria Miller MP for Basingstoke and Conservative Shadow Minister for the Family

Professor Stephen Scott - Director of Research, National Academy for Parenting Practitioners

Richard Reeves - Director, Demos

Jenni Russell - Writer and Commentator, The Guardian (Chair)

Demos is delighted to launch a new report on the influence of character on life chances, in partnership with the National Academy for Parenting Practitioners. 

Building Character, by Richard Reeves and Jen Lexmond, asks hard questions about the effect of parenting style, home environment, and socio-economic background on children's early development. It looks at how public policy can best support parents and children in developing the capabilities necessary to success in today's world.

At the launch, Maria Miller MP, Stephen Scott and Richard Reeves will debate what 'good' parenting represents; whether the state should have a role in developing character in children and young people; and how and whether struggling parents can be more effectively targeted and supported, in a discussion chaired by The Guardian's Jenni Russell.  

Please join us for wine and canapes from 17.30. A drinks reception will follow the discussion. RSVP to events@demos.co.uk or 0207 367 6333 if you would like to attend. Please inform us of any access needs at this time. 

This event is being held with the National Academy for Parenting Practitioners. We are grateful to the Equality and Human Rights Commission for their kind sponsorship of the report.