Process Evaluation of the Integrated Childsmile Programme. Report of the sixth tranche of fieldwork (August 2015 to July 2016)

This report provides findings from the sixth tranche of the process evaluation of the integrated Childsmile programme, covering the period August 2015 to July 2016.

Childsmile is the national, early years oral health improvement in Scotland. It comprises interacting components (Core: toothbrushing in all nurseries and targeted primary schools, provision of oral health packs at key stages; Nursery & School: fluoride varnishing provided to children in targeted educational establishments; and Practice: support for families with young children to register with and attend dental practices and to engage in protecting their children's oral health).

The purpose of the process evaluation is to explore implementation of the programme, to aid the interpretation of its outcomes.