On balance, children who receive interventions that have been shown through rigorous testing to have improved outcomes are more likely to benefit, and to a greater degree, than those who receive other services. This section provides information about early intervention programmes that have been evaluated and shown to improve outcomes for children.
What is the EIF Guidebook?
The EIF Guidebook provides information about early intervention programmes that have at least preliminary evidence of achieving positive outcomes for children. The video in this section covers how to use and get the most out of the Guidebook.
Search the EIF Guidebook
The EIF Guidebook can be used to search by a range of filters including evidence rating, cost rating, child outcomes, age group, and more
Preschool programmes
There are 66 preschool programmes currently covered by the Guidebook, more details can be found through this link
Recently added to the Guidebook: Building Blocks
Building Blocks is a preschool mathematics curriculum for children between the ages of 3 and 4. It is delivered in preschools and aims to improve mathematics ability. Building Blocks includes software and print materials for children, teachers, and families. Evidence rating: 3+ / Cost rating: 1
Recently added to the Guidebook: The Solihull Approach (Understanding Your Child's Behaviour)
The Solihull Approach Parenting Group (also known as Understanding Your Child’s Behaviour) is a universal parenting intervention for any parent with a child between the ages of 0 and 18. Evidence rating: 2 / Cost rating: 1