Think-tank, Demos investigates evidence-based reform across children's services

The political think-tank, Demos, have released a report exploring how systems can be created that make better and more widespread use of evidence-based practice.

The report, Proof Positive, written by Prof. Michael Little (Dartington Social Research Unit) explores three questions. First, how do we get practices that are proven to improve children's outcomes embedded within services for children, such as children's centres and schools? Secondly, what kind of systemic reforms can be successful in spreading evidence-based, effective programmes at the local level? Finally, what is the scope of other types of systemic reform in improving children's outcomes?

The report can be accessed online at http://www.demos.co.uk/publications/proofpositive