Publisher's Synopsis
The book is structured around the key themes of leading public servant Sylda Langford's working life - her contribution to developing evidence-based policies and services to improve the lives of children and address social exclusion. Part One takes up Sylda's focus on children's needs and the importance of underpinning policy with facts and marshalling evidence. Part Two deals with putting policy into practice. Part Three deals with the wider issues of policy delivery and engagement between state and citizen.
