Section 1

Key messages from the Prevention and Early Intervention Initiative p.1

The Prevention and Early Intervention Initiative (PEII) p.3

Extensive evaluation p.4

Section 2

The importance of prevention and early intervention in services for children, young people and families p.6

Key learning p.7

1 Supporting parents p.8

2 Focusing on the first three years of life p.10

3 Focusing on key life transitions p.12

4 Supporting children’s learning p.14

5 Supporting professionals working with children, young people and families p.16

6 Better interagency working p.18

7 Community consultation and engagement p.20

Section 3

The economic case for investing in prevention and early intervention p.22

Early childhood care and education p.22

Educational attainment p.22

Parenting p.23

Child behaviour p.23

Section 4

Summary of recommendations p.24