Consultations
Evaluations
Pilot projects
Surveys
Research



We are committed to ensuring continuous improvement of services to families and children.
To meet this commitment, the Sure Start, Extended Schools and Childcare Group is currently developing a comprehensive research programme that both adds to and complements existing work for children and families.
In this section, you will find details of the research programme, including consultations, evaluations, pilot projects, surveys and key research, along with other useful links and downloadable research documents.
Complementary research
The Sure Start, Extended Schools and Childcare Group Research Programme complements research that is funded by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) research programmes: