Jonathan Breckon
The evidence on how to help our children is clear
Jonathan Breckon calls for a balance to be struck in which those working to protect vulnerable children can put into play both professional intuition and evidence-based research work in tandem
Lies, damned lies, and manifestos
Jonathan Breckon from Nesta explains why the Alliance for Useful Evidence has launched Manifesto Check with the The Conversation UK, using university-based academic experts to analyse the political parties' election promises and commitments.
Practice makes perfect
What works best to tackle social issues? Jonathan Breckon argues that like medics, the public sector must do their research and call in the professionals in order to get to the root of problems.
The weight of evidence
Councils need robust research and analysis,to help make the important decisions for local communities, says Jonathan Breckon.