Evidence is everywhere in children’s services – but using it well, at pace and with impact, remains one of the sector’s biggest challenges. Organised by Children & Young People Now, the annual Evaluation, Evidence and Impact conference brings together leading thinkers, practitioners and policymakers for a focused, practical day designed to help you strengthen decision-making, improve outcomes and demonstrate what truly works for children, young people and families.
The day is firmly grounded in real-world application. You will gain practical tools for proportionate evaluation in small organisations, learning how to collect credible evidence without overwhelming staff or communities.
Whether you work in local authorities, health, education, voluntary and community organisations, research, commissioning or policy, Evaluation, Evidence and Impact is an essential opportunity to sharpen your practice, learn from peers across the system, and leave equipped to turn evidence into meaningful change. Join us on 26th March 2026 at the Cavendish Conference Centre and be part of shaping smarter, more impactful services for children and families.
Who should attend?
• All practitioners with an interest in service evaluation
• Directors, heads and managers of services for children, young people and families
• Charity chiefs and senior staff • Commissioners of services
• Heads of strategy
• Quality assurance and performance managers • Policy advisers and officers
• Early help teams
• Children’s centre managers
• Youth workers • Safeguarding managers
• Children’s health professionals