Process Evaluation of the Two-Year-Olds in Schools Demonstration Project: Research Report

This document describes an evaluation of a UK project providing funded early education to disadvantaged two-year-olds, conducted by the National Children's Bureau and Frontier Economics, and funded by the Department for Education. The evaluation used surveys, case studies, and financial analysis to assess various aspects of the program, including setup, delivery, staffing, and parent engagement. Results showed successful implementation with positive feedback, but also highlighted challenges such as staff recruitment, financial planning, and integration of age groups. The report concludes with recommendations for future programs, emphasizing the need for clearer funding guidelines, better local authority support, and improved staff recruitment to ensure high-quality, sustainable early education provision. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: Department for Education (DfE)
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Value for money evaluation; Process evaluation
• Process methods: Focus groups or group interviews; Individual interviews; Surveys and polling
• Value for money methods: Cost-effectiveness analysis
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: January 2015

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes