Springate, I., Atkinson, M., Straw, S., Lamont, E. and Grayson, H. (2008).  Narrowing the gap in outcomes: Early Years (0-5). Slough: NFER.

This report was commissioned by the LGA to inform the DCSF and LGA work on ‘Narrowing the Gap’. It focuses on early years’ provision and presents findings from a review of the best evidence on narrowing the gap in outcomes across the five Every Child Matters (ECM) areas for vulnerable groups in the context of improving outcomes for all.