Support to develop an evaluation process for West Lothian Council’s Early Intervention Programme. CRFR is supporting West Lothian staff to:
- establish a framework for evaluation using contribution analysis
- identify suitable data sources and outcome indicators
- oversee implementation of the evaluation
- assist with data analysis and report writing
Partnership working between CRFR and West Lothian Council aims to establish, maintain and make use of an evaluation approach using contribution analysis. The aim is to up-skill relevant staff in evaluation approaches, whist also adding an element of external scrutiny to the evaluation process. Contribution analysis creates opportunities for discussion and development of planning and implementation processes as well as investigating outcomes. A small team comprising the researchers and West Lothian Council staff work together, ensuring that learning is maximised across the system.
Contact: Sarah Morton
Funding details: Contracted by West Lothian Council
Research team: Sarah Morton, Laura Airey, Cara Blaisdell
Dates: January 2013– 2014
Type of project: Evaluation
Keywords: Early intervention, evaluation
Associated publications/dissemination:
CRFR Briefing 79: Evaluating the Young Mothers’ Service using contribution analysis: lessons learned