Child First

Child First is a home-based, therapeutic intervention targeting young children at risk of emotional problems, developmental delay, and abuse and neglect.

Evidence rating: 3
Cost rating: 5
Child outcomes:
Enhancing school achievement & employment
Preventing crime, violence and antisocial behaviour

UK provision: No
Age group:
Infants
Toddlers
Delivery model: Home visiting

Main setting:
Home
Other setting:
Children's centre or early-years setting
Classification:
Targeted indicated

Child-Parent Psychotherapy

Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) is a psychoanalytic intervention targeting mothers and preschool children (aged three to five) who may have experienced trauma or abuse (eg domestic violence), or are otherwise at risk of an insecure attachment and/or other behavioural and emotional problems.

Evidence rating: 3+
Cost rating: NA
Child outcomes:
Supporting children's mental health and wellbeing
Preventing crime, violence and antisocial behaviour

UK provision: Yes
Age group:
Preschool
Delivery model: Individual

Main setting:
Home
Out-patient health setting
Other setting:
Children's centre or early-years setting
Primary school
Secondary school
Sixth-form or FE college
Community centre
In-patient health setting
Classification:
Targeted indicated

Children’s University

Children’s University (CU) is a universal school-based programme for children between the ages of 5 and 14. It is delivered in and outside of school and aims to improve children’s aspirations, attainment, and skills by offering learning activities beyond the normal school day.

Evidence rating: 2
Cost rating: 1
Child outcomes:
Enhancing school achievement & employment

UK provision: Yes
Age group:
Primary school
Delivery model: Group

Main setting:
Primary school
Classification:
Universal

Circle of Security (Group)

Circle of Security (COS) was developed to increase attachment security among socially disadvantaged children between the ages of one and five.

Evidence rating: 2
Cost rating: 2
Child outcomes:
Supporting children's mental health and wellbeing

UK provision: No
Age group:
Toddlers
Preschool
Delivery model: Group

Main setting:
Children's centre or early-years setting
Other setting:
In-patient health setting
Out-patient health setting
Classification:
Targeted selective

Circle of Security Parenting

Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P) is a parenting programme for caregivers of children between the ages of 4 months and 6 years. It is a targeted-selective programme delivered in a variety of settings (e.g. children's centres, CAMHS units, fostering and adoption units) and aims to improve children’s attachment.

Evidence rating: 2+
Cost rating: 1
Child outcomes:
Enhancing school achievement & employment

UK provision: Yes
Age group:
Preschool
Primary school
Delivery model: Group

Main setting:
Children's centre or early-years setting
Other setting:
Community centre
Out-patient health setting
Classification:
Targeted selective

Dare to be You

Dare to be You (DTBY) aims to reduce the likelihood of adolescent substance misuse by promoting family resilience in at-risk families with a child between the ages of two and five years old.

Evidence rating: 2+
Cost rating: NA
Child outcomes:
Enhancing school achievement & employment
Preventing crime, violence and antisocial behaviour

UK provision: No
Age group:
Toddlers
Preschool
Delivery model: Group

Main setting:
Children's centre or early-years setting
Other setting:
Primary school
Secondary school
Sixth-form or FE college
Community centre
Classification:
Targeted selective

Doodle Den

Doodle Den is a literacy support after-school programme. It is a targeted-indicated programme for children between the ages of 5 and 7. It is delivered in primary school, community centres or libraries and aims to support children to fully participate in education, address delays, and to improve educational outcomes.

Evidence rating: 3
Cost rating: 2
Child outcomes:
Enhancing school achievement & employment
Preventing crime, violence and antisocial behaviour

UK provision: No
Age group:
Primary school
Delivery model: Group

Main setting:
Primary school
Other setting:
Community centre
Classification:
Targeted indicated

Early Talk Boost

Early Talk Boost (ETB) is an intervention for children with delayed language. It is a targeted programme for children between the ages of 3 and 4. It is delivered in children’s centres or other early years settings by early years practitioners, and aims to improve children’s core language skills, as well as academic attainment and social/emotional difficulties in the longer term.

Evidence rating: 2
Cost rating: 1
Child outcomes:
Enhancing school achievement & employment

UK provision: Yes
Age group:
Preschool
Delivery model: Group

Main setting:
Children's centre or early-years setting
Classification:
Targeted indicated

EasyPeasy

EasyPeasy is a universal parenting programme for families with children between the ages of 2–5 years. It is delivered in the family home, children’s centres or other early years settings, and primary schools. The programme aims to improve language, communication, and self-regulation.

Evidence rating: 2+ (mixed findings)
Cost rating: 1
Child outcomes:
Supporting children's mental health and wellbeing

UK provision: Yes
Age group:
Preschool
Primary school
Delivery model: Online or app
Group

Main setting:
Children's centre or early-years setting
Other setting:
Home
Primary school
Classification:
Universal

Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities

Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) is for disadvantaged families experiencing behavioural difficulties with a child between the ages of two and 11.

Evidence rating: 3
Cost rating: 1
Child outcomes:
Preventing crime, violence and antisocial behaviour

UK provision: Yes
Age group:
Toddlers
Preschool
Delivery model: Group

Main setting:
Children's centre or early-years setting
Primary school
Secondary school
Community centre
Other setting:
Out-patient health setting
Classification:
Targeted indicated

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