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Insight

Publication

Publication 24 May 2023

Report: Foster carer retention and recruitment in England
Publication 27 Apr 2023

Book chapter: The What Works Centres - Insights from an evidence movement
Case study 26 Apr 2023

A real-world approach to evaluating youth mentoring programs
Case study 21 Feb 2023

No Recourse Early Action model: Evaluation of an early intervention program for immigrant families in London
Publication 30 Sep 2022

Report: Evaluation of the SHiFT Feasibility Study
Publication 29 Jul 2022

Report: Understanding the impact of COVID on the early childhood education and care sector in England
Case study 2 Jun 2022

Synthesising research on mental health services for young people who have been in care for What Works for Children's Social Care
Publication 20 Apr 2022

Report: A pilot evaluation of 'Our Skills' for What Works for Children's Social Care
Case study 31 Mar 2022

Supporting scale-up of education programs alongside the Education Endowment Foundation
Case study 30 Aug 2021

Scoping a common elements approach for the Office of Health Improvement and Disparities to improve outcomes for young children
Publication 1 Aug 2021

Systematic review: Improving 'matching' in foster care
Publication 1 Jul 2021

Systematic review and meta-analysis: What works for young people leaving the out-of-home care system?