New Early Years Transformation Academy

The Early Intervention Foundation (EIF) is preparing to launch a new Early Years Transformation Academy, with the aim of supporting local areas to follow the evidence when it comes to early intervention in maternity and the early years.

The Academy will provide an intensive and structured learning programme to a small cluster of local areas over a 12-18 month period, offering an opportunity to explore new approaches, to consolidate local early years planning, access independent support and challenge, and invest in leadership development. The programme will include a new online hub, similar to the Reducing Parental Conflict Hub, and will include masterclasses, onsite support, a peer network and evaluation.

EIF will publish further information, including a prospectus on 28 January, at www.eif.org.uk, and applications will be sought via the Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) regional networks, with initial expressions of interest by the 15 February.