BBC Radio 4 investigates the impact of early interventions for children, in flagship news programme

BBC Radio 4’s flagship news programme, The World Tonight, is investigating how evidence-based early intervention schemes for children can provide significant opportunities for the UK government.

Its objective is to maximise effectiveness and make major long-term savings, during a period of intense scrutiny on public expenditure
 
Three reports by journalist Charlotte Aston are being transmitted on 17th, 20th and 24th August during the programme’s 10.00-10.45pm slot. The first report, aired on 17th August, featured comments from the Director of the Social Research Unit, Michael Little. The piece also profiled a programme on which the Social Research Unit is currently working – the £47 million Brighter Futures in Birmingham, which is focused on improving outcomes for children and young people in the city.
 
To listen to The World Tonight broadcast from 17th August, visit this page. A news article on the early intervention reports is also available on the BBC website.