@theEIFoundation eif.org.uk Donna Molloy 16 th October 2014 Using the evidence to make smarter policy choices The work of the EIF @theEIFoundation | eif.org.uk What Works network launched in March 2013 @theEIFoundation | eif.org.uk EIFs 20 Pioneering Places Blackpool Blackburn with Darwen Cheshire West & Chester Croydon Dorset Essex Gateshead Hertfordshire Islington Lancashire PCC Greater Manchester Newcastle Nottingham Poole Plymouth Solihull Staffordshire PCC London Tri-borough Wiltshire & Swindon Worcestershire @theEIFoundation | eif.org.uk Early Intervention Maturity matrix Progress Elements Basic level Early progress Substantial progress Maturity Plan Deliver Evaluate Lead Family focus Assessment of evidence for interventions in the place Needs analysis/benchmarking Monitoring and evaluation Leading to improved commissioning & services Stages of the work with places @theEIFoundation | eif.org.uk How to improve commissioning : The EI Guidebook Evidence-based interventions in 13 of EIFs Pioneering Places (all age ranges) 47% have no known evidence of effectiveness in an established clearing house 24% have been shown to be effective ( underpinned by at least one RCT) 22% have evidence of potentially improving child outcomes (pre/post evaluation, no comparison group) 4% have a theory/logic model but not evidence 3% have been proven to be ineffective @theEIFoundation | eif.org.uk Demonstration Projects Interventions to prevent offending : Functional Family Therapy (Croydon & Dorset) Interventions to support early parenting: Baby steps (Swindon & Wiltshire), Interventions to improve home learning environment: Starting Out (Poole) Lets Start Learning (Gateshead) Systems: Integrated early support (W Cheshire), Early Help hubs (Worcestershire), Assessment and referral tool for DV (Blackpool) @theEIFoundation | eif.org.uk Find us at: