Four key principles to help turn the new Labour government’s commitments into effective policy
Last week’s change in government presents a huge opportunity to reset and refocus on the most pressing issues facing children, young people and families. Our Chief Executive Dr Jo Casebourne sets out four key principles that can help ensure the policy vision of the manifesto turns into reality.
An umbrella review of parenting interventions for parents and caregivers of children and young people with disabilities
Holding our nerve: what the Sure Start findings tell us about how to deliver effective early intervention
Donna Molloy, Deputy Chief Executive, unpacks findings published today by Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), showing the short and medium-term impacts of Sure Start on children’s educational outcomes – and what we should learn from this when working with the next government to ensure children receive targeted, evidence-based early intervention. We have known for a […]
Lighthouse Parenting Programme
Changemakers: supporting local leaders to bridge the gap between evidence & practice
Assistant Director of Local Development, Ben Lewing, introduces our new ‘Changemakers’ programme – in partnership with the Youth Endowment Fund – outlining how we will be working to close the stubborn gap between what we know works to support children and families and making this support available on the ground through local evidence leadership. It […]
Supporting Parenting
Children should benefit from supportive, compassionate parenting that sets them up for success
Virtual and Digital Interventions
Effective interventions and practices for parents experiencing complex and multiple needs
Why investing in parenting support is crucial to eradicating the disadvantage gap
Foundations Deputy Chief Executive Donna Molloy explains why investing in parenting support offers a way to eradicate the disadvantage gap and should be a focus for whichever party is next in government. As party conference season comes to an end, we’ve been thinking about the disadvantage gap – and what whichever party is in government […]
