EBOOK: Learning From Sure Start: Working with Young Children and Their Families

'...an easy-to-read evaluation of a trailblazer local programme...packed with helpful information such as pointers for the future, pie charts and parents' stories (not translated into dry 'research' speak)...It renewed my passion and reminded me why I got involved in Sure Start in the first place' - "Nursery World". 'This book demonstrates the key strength of Sure Start, its breadth of vision! It shows how with the right effort, statutory and voluntary organisations can work side by side. It also shows how important it is to engage local people in finding solutions, blending professional and community support to strengthen both! Learning from Sure Start is a significant contribution to the evidence base on what works for young children and families' - Naomi Eisenstadt, Director, Sure Start Unit.Sure Start, an exciting initiative in early childhood care and education with families in the UK, has been developing new forms of community-focused early interventions, with the aim of having all children 'ready to flourish' when they start school. This book, the first of its kind, is the result of a close collaboration between one local programme and a university over a five year period. The contributors all have first hand experience as practitioners or researchers in the Sure Start programme at Foxhill and Parson Cross in Sheffield, which has provided a wide range of new services.Contributors: describe various services within health, education and social welfare; examine implications of the development of inter-agency theory and practice for planning and delivery of services for children; evaluate methods that were employed Identify what worked and what didn't; and, indicate lessons that can be drawn from experience. This is indispensable reading for students of early childhood and early years practitioners, policy makers, and researchers. This Book, The First Of Its Kind, Is The Result Of A Close Collaboration Between One Local Programme And A University Over A Five Year Period. The Contributors All Have First Hand Experience As Practitioners Or Researchers In The Sure Start Programme At Foxhill & Parson Cross In Sheffield, Which Has Provided A Wide Range Of New Services. This Is Indispensable Reading For Students Of Early Childhood And Early Years Practitioners, Policy Makers, And Researchers.--book Jacket. Foreword / Naomi Eisenstadt -- Ch. 1. Why We Should Learn From Sure Start / Peter Hannon And Linda Fox -- Ch. 2. Listening To Families : A Survey Of Parents' Views / Jo Weinberger -- Ch. 3. Family Support / Jo Weinberger -- Ch. 4. 'connecting With Our Kids' Parenting Programme / Margaret Drake, Jo Weinberger And Peter Hannon -- Ch. 5. Meeting The Needs Of Teenage Parents / Deborah Crofts -- Ch. 6. Low Birth Weight -- Exploring The Contribution Of Nutrition / Fiona Ford -- Ch. 7. Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers / Sue Battersby -- Ch. 8. The Impact Of Sure Start On Health Visiting / Ann Rowe -- Ch. 9. Child Safety Scheme / Robin Carlisle -- Ch. 10. Quality Of Play And Learning Opportunities / Simon Martinez -- Ch. 11. Community Teaching In A Sure Start Context / Jackie Marsh And Jan Forde -- Ch. 12. Screening And Language Development / Caroline Pickstone -- Ch. 13. Media, Popular Culture And Young Children / Jackie Marsh -- Ch. 14. A Dialogic Reading Intervention Programme For Parents And Preschoolers / Anne Morgan -- Ch. 15. Community Involvement / Helen Lomas And Peter Hannon -- Ch. 16. The Young Families' Advice Service / Imogen Hale -- Ch. 17. Community Research / Jo Weinberger -- Ch. 18. Bringing It Together : The Role Of The Programme Manager / Linda Fox -- Ch. 19. Looking To The Future / Peter Hannon, Caroline Pickstone, Jo Weinberger And Linda Fox -- App. 1. List Of Sure Start Services -- App. 2. Interview Schedule For Survey Of Parents Of 4-year-olds, Condensed Version. Edited By Jo Weinberger, Caroline Pickstone And Peter Hannon. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. " ... An easy-to-read evaluation of a trailblazer local programme ... packed with helpful information such as pointers for the future, pie charts and parents' stories (not translated into dry 'research' speak) ... It renewed my passion and reminded me why I got involved in Sure Start in the first place"--"Nursery World". "This book demonstrates the key strength of Sure Start, its breadth of vision ... It shows how with the right effort, statutory and voluntary organisations can work side by side. It also shows how important it is to engage local people in finding solutions, blending professional and community support to strengthen both ... Learning from Sure Start is a significant contribution to the evidence base on what works for young children and families." Naomi Eisenstadt, Director, Sure Start Unit. Sure Start, an exciting initiative in early childhood care and education with families in the UK, has been developing new forms of community-focused early interventions, with the aim of having all children 'ready to flourish' when they start school. This book, the first of its kind, is the result of a close collaboration between one local programme and a university over a five year period.; The contributors all have first hand experience as practitioners or researchers in the Sure Start programme at Foxhill & Parson Cross in Sheffield, which has provided a wide range of new services. This book describes various services within health, education and social welfare. It examines implications of the development of inter-agency theory and practice for planning and delivery of services for children. It evaluates methods that were employed. It identifies what worked and what didn't and indicates lessons that can be drawn from experience. This is indispensable reading for students of early childhood and early years practitioners, policy makers, and researchers "...An easy-to-read evaluation of a trailblazer local programme...packed with helpful information such as pointers for the future, pie charts and parents' stories (not translated into dry 'research' speak)...It renewed my passion and reminded me why I got involved in Sure Start in the first place" - "Nursery World". "This book demonstrates the key strength of Sure Start, its breadth of vision...It shows how with the right effort, statutory and voluntary organisations can work side by side. It also shows how important it is to engage local people in finding solutions, blending professional and community support to strengthen both...Learning from Sure Start is a significant contribution to the evidence base on what works for young children and families." Naomi Eisenstadt, Director, Sure Start Unit. Sure Start, an exciting initiative in early childhood care and education with families in the UK, has been developing new forms of community-focused early interventions, with the aim of having all children 'ready to flourish' when they start school. This book, the first of its kind, is the result of a close collaboration between one local programme and a university over a five year period.; The contributors all have first hand experience as practitioners or researchers in the Sure Start programme at Foxhill & Parson Cross in Sheffield, which has provided a wide range of new services. This book describes various services within health, education and social welfare. It examines implications of the development of inter-agency theory and practice for planning and delivery of services for children. It evaluates methods that were employed. It identifies what worked and what didn't and indicates lessons that can be drawn from experience. This is indispensable reading for students of early childhood and early years practitioners, policy makers, and researchers "...an easy-to-read evaluation of a trailblazer local programme... packed with helpful information such as pointers for the future, pie charts and parents' stories (not translated into dry 'research' speak)... It renewed my passion and reminded me why I got involved in Sure Start in the first place" Nursery World “This book demonstrates the key strength of Sure Start, its breadth of vision... It shows how with the right effort, statutory and voluntary organisations can work side by side. It also shows how important it is to engage local people in finding solutions, blending professional and community support to strengthen both... Learning from Sure Start is a significant contribution to the evidence base on what works for young children and families.”Naomi Eisenstadt, Director, Sure Start Unit Sure Start, an exciting initiative in early childhood care and education with families in the UK, has been developing new forms of community-focused early interventions, with the aim of having all children ‘ready to flourish’ when they start school. This book, the first of its kind, is the result of a close collaboration between one local programme and a university over a five year period. The contributors all have first hand experience as practitioners or researchers in the Sure Start programme at Foxhill & Parson Cross in Sheffield, which has provided a wide range of new services. Contributors: Describe various services within health, education and social welfare Examine implications of the development of inter-agency theory and practice for planning and delivery of services for children Evaluate methods that were employed Identify what worked and what didn’t Indicate lessons that can be drawn from experience This is indispensable reading for students of early childhood and early years practitioners, policy makers, and researchers. Describes various services within health, education and social welfare. This book examines implications of the development of inter-agency theory and practice for planning and delivery of services for children. It evaluates methods that were employed and identifies what worked. It indicates lessons that can be drawn from experience