Payment by results seems to be going out of fashion in the public sector. PbR has been vastly over-sold, but it would be a shame if were to be killed off completely Read more
The government’s Troubled Families report is an excellent example of policy-based evidence rather than evidence-based policy. It is full of spurious generalisations and dubious conclusions and is deeply flawed Read more
Social housing tenants are at the sharp end of government cuts. But with adequate government support, social landlords can help their tenants come up with coping strategies Read more
The government’s ‘troubled families’ initiative has great potential, but many practical problems must be addressed – not least how we account for the improvements made Read more
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