Early Impact

We make the case for intervention and support for children and families at the earliest opportunity, to boost life chances and tackle the high personal and economic cost of crisis.
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Highlighting the scale of unmet need across all types of childhood vulnerability

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Advocating for and modelling national investment in early support

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Supporting research to understand the most effective stage of intervention

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Driving reform in early years education and childcare

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A Fresh Start for children and Family Support

Delivering joined-up place-based support through Family Hubs

April 2025
Early Impact
Supporting families to flourish
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A country that works for all children and young people

An evidence-based approach to supporting children in the preschool years

October 2024
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A country that works for all children and young people

An evidence-based plan to build the foundations of a new "Sure Start" in and around education settings

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An evidence-based plan for addressing poverty with and through education settings

March 2024
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An evidence-based plan for addressing the autism assessment and support crisis

February 2024
High Aspirations
Early Impact
Opening up opportunities, reducing the education disadvantage gap and regional inequalities
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A new care system to protect vulnerable teenagers at risk of exploitation and crime

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