This collection of essays describes how the evaluation of Sure Start Local Programmes was designed, its many problems and what it has revealed to date.
The central question is: if you only target disadvantaged areas, can you feel confident that universally delivered services will reach all at-risk children? This book provides more information on those worrying headlines last summer about what little effect Sure Start has had, giving readers the opportunity to make up their own minds about its success.
The editors and contributors have done a good job - the book is written clearly and simply with just enough repetition of the main themes to ensure the story unfolds consistently. Even unpromising technical subjects become fascinating - Pamela Meadows' chapter on evaluating complex interventions is a good example.
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