If the Labour Party was asked to choose its most successful policy on children and young people, it would be little surprise if it named Sure Start.
The multi-agency service, which mainly supports children aged under six and their parents, has been something of a runaway success. A recently issued independent evaluation of the scheme had little but praise for the programme - describing its progress as "good" and naming multi-agency working as the main area for improvement.
Youth minister Margaret Hodge is also a fan. At YPN's recent Joining Up conference she regaled to the audience, made up of people working with 11- to 25-year-olds, a list of Sure Start's achievements while making the case for children's trusts.
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