The Early Years Framework - how to work towards transformational change

Senior Policy and Parliamentary Officer Marion Macleod Senior Policy and Parliamentary Officer

Who’s in charge and what are they in charge of? Partnership governance Delegated authority Financial responsibility

Who are you trying to help? Profile of the child population Numbers Needs Locations

What are the problems you’re trying to solve? Factors that contribute to bad outcomes Level of risk for each child Individual intervention planning Reducing incidence of adverse experience and poor outcomes

Know what works Use research and evaluation evidence Outcomes not process Compare Understand specific circumstances - one size does not fit all

Know what’s there Comprehensive audit Skills, experience and capacity of workforce Who uses what facilities? Acceptable and accessible

What do you need to do? Support parenting Intervene as early as possible As long as it takes

Get everyone involved Networks Sharing information Early identification Creativity and confidence in communities

Where are you starting from Baseline data Signs of positive change Overview and review

Planning Targets Outcomes Indicators Data

Transformation Better parenting from the start Progressively fewer children drifting away from their peer group Less formal intervention, lower cost and better effect Healthier, happier, more successful children