Research and analysis

Evaluation of the early years local government programme

Provides evidence about the effectiveness of the early years local government programme in tackling gaps in early language and literacy skills.

Applies to England

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Evaluation of the early years local government programme

Details

The early years local government programme had 2 strands:

  • early years social mobility peer review programme
  • early outcomes fund

Both strands aimed to improve disadvantaged young children’s outcomes, particularly focussing on early language and communication.

This evaluation was conducted by Ecorys from May 2019 to March 2020.

Published 1 December 2020