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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Walmsley (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Monday, 14 February 2011.


Children: Policy

Question
My Lords, how satisfied is the Minister with the rigour of the methodology proposed in the Allen review for assessing the effectiveness of early intervention initiatives? He may well be aware that a number of experts have considerable reservations about that methodology. Will he look into it?
Answer

I am aware of the recommendations in Graham Allen’s report and the approach that he advocates of concentrating on the 19, as he would judge it, most approved standards. However, his recommendation is based on an American methodology which is different from the one commonly used in this country, and that is one issue that the Government will need to reflect on in framing their response to the Allen review.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
725 c503 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Children Disadvantaged Child rearing Parents Early Intervention Review
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk