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An independent SEND commissioner’s report on Slough Borough Council reviews special educational needs and disabilities services and provides recommendations to improve assessment, provision and compliance with statutory duties for children with SEND.
Ofcom provided a public interest test to the Secretary of State on the previously anticipated acquisition of Telegraph Media Group Holdings by Daily Mail and General Trust plc, analysing implications for plurality and public interest safeguards.
Performance Tracker 2026 chapter assesses the government's record on prisons and probation, updating indicators of performance, capacity and outcomes across the prison estate and community supervision as part of the Institute for Government's annual performance series.
Ofcom has supplied a public interest report to the Secretary of State assessing the previously anticipated January 2024 acquisition of Telegraph Media Group Holdings by RB Investco Limited, focusing on media plurality and related public interest issues.
Ofcom’s November 2023 public interest report to the Secretary of State examined the anticipated acquisition of the Telegraph Media Group by RedBird IMI, considering media plurality and other public interest implications.
An external review led by Dame Mary Ney, supported by Will Godfrey, examines the intervention at Slough Borough Council, assessing the causes of failure, the effectiveness of oversight and recommending steps for restoring proper governance.
Performance Tracker 2026 chapter evaluates policing and crime performance, updating metrics on police resources, crime levels and service outcomes within the Institute for Government's annual review of departmental and system performance.
Management information on Carer’s Allowance cases reassessed from 13 April to 13 September 2026 following the Sayce review into earnings-related overpayments, covering volumes and findings from the reassessment exercise.
A Best Value inspection of Bedford Borough Council assesses its governance and service delivery against statutory best‑value duties and sets out findings and recommendations for improvement to the Secretary of State and the council.
The commissioners’ eighth report to the Secretary of State details the improvement trajectory of the intervention at Slough Borough Council, tracking progress against milestones and identifying remaining risks and required actions.
An independent evaluation reviews Phase 1 (2022–2025) of the DCMS R&D Science & Analysis Programme, assessing delivery, outputs and early impacts of the department’s research investment over the first three years.
Interim findings from an independent evaluation summarise early evidence on how Ofsted’s renewed education and initial teacher education inspection frameworks are being implemented and experienced by providers.
Dstl trial finds that a human-centred approach to designing head-mounted equipment improves warfighter performance and effectiveness while reducing injury risk, recommending ergonomic design adoption.
Performance Tracker 2026 chapter reviews criminal courts performance, presenting updated indicators on case backlogs, timeliness and system capacity as part of the Institute for Government's annual assessment of public services.
Evaluation of BDUK's Hub intervention examines its effectiveness in connecting schools to gigabit broadband, assessing connectivity outcomes and the programme's impact on school internet infrastructure.
Audit reports from the National Chlamydia Screening Programme set out findings from quality assurance audits of local NCSP delivery, highlighting compliance, service quality issues and recommendations to improve screening and management.
A comprehensive evaluation report examines how the Trade Remedies Authority conducts investigations and engages participants, presenting findings on process effectiveness, stakeholder experience and potential reforms to improve transparency and accessibility.
An independent report concludes neurodivergent people can thrive at work when provided tailored employment support, and backs government action to expand personalised workplace adjustments and support services to improve recruitment and retention.
Results from a pilot programme assess digital inclusion for disabled adults, reporting impacts on confidence, digital skills and social connection and informing future inclusive support approaches.
The Trade Remedies Authority has published an independent evaluation of its investigation process, aiming to improve accessibility and stakeholder engagement by reporting research findings and recommendations on how investigations are run.
Presents the final evaluation findings and survey data tables for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, assessing the scheme’s impacts on uptake, delivery and outcomes for low‑carbon heating adoption up to 2026.
Final evaluation presents findings from the last phase of the Building Digital UK legacy voucher schemes, assessing outcomes and impacts of the voucher programme for broadband rollout.
Evaluations of three pilots run April 2024–March 2025 examine measures designed to reduce unnecessary family court delays, reporting on pilot delivery, impacts on case timeliness and lessons for broader adoption.
A monitoring and evaluation framework sets out public health analysis to track progress against England’s HIV Action Plan aims, providing metrics and processes to evaluate prevention, testing, treatment and care outcomes.
An evaluation tests an emerging method for detecting microbial DNA markers in archived bathing‑water samples to assess its suitability for monitoring water quality and informing bathing‑water management.
Interim and year‑three evaluation reports assess the Foster with North East Pathfinder Hub, presenting findings on the hub’s implementation and early outcomes across years 1–3 to inform foster care practice and future roll‑out decisions.
Findings from phases 1 and 2 of an EdTech Evidence Board pilot report on a tested approach to independent evaluation of educational technology effectiveness, assessing processes and early evidence quality.
An independent senior lawyer reviewed delays in resolving Horizon shortfall claims, and assessed communication by the Post Office and Department for Business and Trade with claimants about those delays.
Process evaluation of the 30‑hour funded childcare entitlement expansion, reporting on implementation processes, provider and parent experiences, and practical barriers encountered during rollout.
Evaluation reports of two DCMS-funded pilots—Offload and Movember Ahead of the Game—assessing impacts on social connections, wellbeing and aspirations among boys and young men experiencing loneliness and isolation.