Evaluating complex transformational change in holistic family support

Join Franca MacLeod – Principal Researcher, Children and Families Analysis in the Scottish Government to learn about the Whole Family Wellbeing Funding.

The session is focused on the evaluation of the Whole Family Wellbeing Funding, a £500 million multiyear commitment in Scotland to support local transformational system change of holistic family support.

‘We present the modified contribution analysis methodology used. This theory-based, complexity-informed approach draws on qualitative research with professionals and families and secondary analysis of local reporting.

We also discuss innovative methods used to involve young people in research design.

We present evaluation findings and discuss how emerging findings fed into practical, real-time changes leading to a substantial reframing of the programme, including the proposed elongation of funding to 2030’.

About the presenters

Join Franca MacLeod – Principal Researcher, Children and Families Analysis in the Scottish Government.

The presenting team includes members of the Government Social Research (GSR) profession

What you could learn in this session

• Having a positive impact on decision making / evidence based decision making
• Using analysis to influence and impact policy formation / collaborating with Policy Profession
• Showcase of an impactful project or piece of work
• Demonstration of a technique or tool that helped the team make an impact
• Sharing experiences of when the team made an impact

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