The Early Years Framework: Learning Together: Positive Start, Positive Outcomes

A Report by HM Inspectorate of Education
2009

ISBN: 978-0-7053-1159-5 (Web only)

CONTENTS

FOREWORD
HM SENIOR CHIEF INSPECTOR

INTRODUCTION

EFFECTIVE PRACTICE
IN THE TEN ELEMENTS OF TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE

1 A coherent approach

2 Helping children, families and communities to secure outcomes for themselves

3 Breaking cycles of poverty, inequality and poor outcomes in and through early years

4 A focus on engagement and empowerment of children, families and communities

5 Using the strength of universal services to deliver prevention and early intervention

6 Putting quality at the heart of service delivery

7 Services that meet the needs of children and families

8 Improving outcomes and children’s quality of life through play

9 Simplifying and streamlining delivery

10 More effective collaborations

SUMMARY