The world of evidence can feel disconnected from the experience of local delivery, and local stakeholders often find evidence resources hard to understand or apply in practice.
The resources in this section show how evidence is and can be used in practice, starting from the perspective of the local user. It also makes the case for embedding use of evidence in local services.
This report uses practice learning and existing evidence to explore four key questions about how children’s centres and hubs are designed and delivered: what are they for, and who are they for? What are the most effective ways of delivering children's centres and hubs, and how important are evidence-based interventions in their provision?
Findings from the independent evaluation of the Early Years Transformation Academy, an intensive 12-month learning programme run with five local areas in 2019/20, and what this means for policy and practice.
A companion guide to 'Key competencies in early cognitive development', with practical examples that early years practitioners can use in their work with families.