10 Years On: An Evaluation of Lambeth Early Action Partnership (LEAP)

In 2015, the Lambeth Early Action Partnership (LEAP) became one of five local partnerships forming part of A Better Start—a ten-year national programme funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Now, a decade on, Dartington Service Design Lab is proud to present the findings from a comprehensive programme evaluation.

This report explores how place-based systems change can improve outcomes for children and families. Using a theory-driven approach, we’ve uncovered not just what outcomes were achieved, but how and why they happened in such a dynamic context. These insights are invaluable for funders, policy-makers, and others looking to create more effective early years services and community programmes.