We work with local authorities to understand the stakeholders and processes involved in maximising 2-year-old uptake to meet the needs of children and families. This includes identifying and understanding good practice, and giving direct support to authorities in implementing good practice and service improvements.
- Read the discovery phase report from our National Improvement Project on eligible 2-year-old funding uptake
Our work also includes supporting local authorities to make best use of the data that they receive through datapipeline.scot as a result of the Data Sharing Project, and consider where they can access data on other parts of the eligible population, help local authorities to understand what the data means to them, and how to make best use of it.
- Read a summary of our March 2026 workshop on data, demand and delivery for eligible two-year-olds, bringing together learning and insights from local authorities across Scotland.
If you would like more information about this, or wish to discuss support for your area, please contact elc@improvementservice.org.uk
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