This resource sets out the strength of evidence ratings for all programmes and cost ratings for programmes rated as NE, 2, 3 or 4 (when cost information was available). Links to the individual programme reports are also provided. 

All 75 programmes aim to support children’s development through parent–child interaction in at least one of three domains: attachment security, behavioural self-regulation and early language and cognitive development. For the purposes of this review, programmes were classified into one of these three domains on the basis of their best fit for their best evidence. It should be recognised, however, that many of these programmes have good evidence across two or more of these domains.

Guidance as to what these ratings mean can be found here. It is important that these ratings are understood and used carefully to guide commissioning. They are not by themselves sufficient basis for commissioning but should be understood in conjunction with the full report, the disclaimer set out on each report. and the guidance as to what our ratings mean.

Specific disclaimer

The assessments reported here are based on information gathered through the specified review. The child outcomes reviewed were limited to impacts on attachment and/or parent sensitivity; behaviour and social and emotional skills; and cognitive development, in particular early literacy and use of language. The rating included represents an assessment in relation to these outcomes only. The rating is an independent statement of opinion as of the date it is expressed. It is not a recommendation or a statement of fact.

General disclaimer

These ratings are designed to provide information for those developing early intervention programmes and systems. The evidence can be used to inform and assist professional judgement, but it is not a substitute for it. This Table does not purport to contain all the information that may be required by third parties in order to exercise their judgement.

Evidence about what has worked in the past offers no guarantee that an approach will work in all circumstances. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, but no legal responsibility is accepted for (i) any errors or omissions (negligent or otherwise); and (ii) any consequences resulting from the use of or reliance on this Report.

The rating is in part based on research and publications of third parties: the Early Intervention Foundation is not responsible for, and does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness or availability of, those third party materials or any related material. The Early Intervention Foundation does not perform an audit and undertakes no duty of due diligence or independent verification of any information (including, but expressly not limited to, information about costs of the programmes) it receives from third parties including the programme providers.