Evidence library
Ageing Better: Programme Summative Report
Summative evaluation of Ageing Better, assessing outcomes, system change and learning across 14 partnerships.
Celebrating 10 Years of A Better Start: Report from the Annual Shared Learning Event
A learning synthesis of 10 years of the A Better Start (ABS) programme. It focuses on babies, young children and families in disadvantaged areas and shares learning from the programme.
A Better Start Through Place-Based Partnerships: Insights from The National Lottery Community Fund A Better Start Programme
A learning synthesis from A Better Start (ABS) on place-based partnerships in early years systems. A report sharing lessons for local areas improving support for families and young children.
Data Informed Decision Making: Insights from The National Lottery Community Fund's A Better Start Programme
Insight report on how A Better Start (ABS) partnerships use data to design and improve early‑years support.
A Better Start Through Workforce Innovation: Supporting the Early Years Workforce of the Future
Insight report on workforce innovation in early‑years services, using learning from A Better Start (ABS) partnerships.
A Better Start National Evaluation Themed Annual Report: Place-based Approaches
This thematic report reviews place-based work in the A Better Start (ABS) programme. It examines how local partnerships supported babies, toddlers and families through pregnancy and the early years, adopting community-led approaches.
A Better Start National Evaluation Themed Annual Report: Parental Engagement
This is the second themed report of the national evaluation of A Better Start (ABS). It presents findings about parental engagement which was a theme explored in depth as part of the ABS national evaluation in 2023.
A Better Start Through Better Systems: Insights from The National Lottery Community Fund's A Better Start Programme
This thematic report reviews systems change in the A Better Start (ABS) programme. It examines how local partnerships improved support for families with young children. It’s based on an evidence review.
Our Bright Future: Final Evaluation Report
Final evaluation of Our Bright Future, assessing outcomes for young people, communities and the environment.
A Better Start Through Better Systems: Parent, Family and Community Engagement
A learning synthesis from A Better Start (ABS) on parent, family and community engagement in early years systems. Final report sharing lessons for local areas strengthening support for young children.
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