Evidence library
ABS National Evaluation Second Annual Report
This annual report from A Better Start (ABS) reviews progress in improving early years support. The report outlines system change and efforts to reduce inequalities for young children.
Early Action Neighbourhood Fund Evaluation Report
Final evaluation of the Emergency Active Neighbourhoods Fund. It assesses how community organisations supported vulnerable people during COVID-19 using a mixed-methods approach.
A Better Start Through Prevention and Early Intervention: Insights from The National Lottery Community Fund A Better Start Programme
A learning synthesis from A Better Start (ABS) on prevention and early intervention in early years. A report sharing lessons for improving support to reduce inequalities for young children.
ABS National Evaluation Third Annual Report
A third annual report from the national evaluation of the A Better Start (ABS) programme. It provides emerging findings from the evaluation based on research across funded partnerships. It reviews delivery, community involvement, and early impacts.
A Better Start Through Maternity and Antenatal Care
A learning report from A Better Start (ABS) on maternity and antenatal care. It shares findings on improving early support for families during pregnancy.
Trauma-Informed Practice in Early Child Development: Insights from The National Lottery Community Fund's A Better Start Programme
A learning synthesis of trauma-informed practice in the A Better Start (ABS) programme. It explores how local partnerships support children and families affected by trauma.
Measuring the Quality and Impact of Open Access Youth Provision: Lessons and Recommendations from the Youth Investment Fund Learning Project
This report aims to inform future measurement of the quality and impact of open access youth provision, using experience from the evaluation of the Youth Investment Fund.
How Women’s Projects Combat Disadvantage and Transform Lives
This report looks at specialist support services for women in the south-west of England.
A Better Start Through Improving Child Development Outcomes
Learning synthesis report focussing on evidence from the 5 A Better Start areas supporting better early childhood development.
Preventing Another Serial Killer? Learning from Projects Supporting Women and Girls Who Are Sexually Exploited or Selling Sex
A briefing from the Women and Girls Initiative on preventing violence against women who are sexually exploited or selling sex. Based on action learning discussions and practice case study.
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