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  • Less than sure about Sure Start

    Evidence has been dribbling in that Sure Start is not merely failing to help but is actually hindering the most vulnerable families in deprived areas. This is a difficult one, and Lisa Harker is correct to say that it is too early to make any pronouncements on the scheme’s relative success or failure. However, Tim…

  • Meeting the Challenge 4/3: Localism

    LOCALISM: to what extent can policing, health and regeneration be devolved to neighbourhoods and families? Full paper. This is a bit of a silly section. Admirer as I am of David Boyle, it is clear that he wrote this chapter and appears to be having a conversation with himself. Happily however, this is one area…