But it says stronger, more focused leadership and direction are needed if the full benefits of the new community schools approach are to be achieved.
The report, The sum of its parts?, published by HMIE in partnership with the Social Work Services Inspectorate and the Scottish Executive Health Department, also says that some of the most innovative work, in terms of involving parents, is taking place in nurseries.
A multi-agency team evaluated the progress made by eight 'cluster' projects in different local authority areas. The clusters were varied, but included nursery, primary and secondary schools, and child and family centres.
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