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What, Why and How? IPSCAN Master Class September 2013 Slide 2 What? The Task Why?The Need How?The Process Slide 3 Identify need; Develop a coherent, community informed, integrated response; Implement and oversee the quality delivery of evidence-based programmes; Support inter-agency collaboration and outcomes focused approaches; Evaluate evidence-informed programmes, to identify what works and what doesnt; Share the learning regarding programmes and processes in order to inform future policy and practice. Slide 4 Consortium of 23 people established, including statutory and voluntary agencies and residents; Sub groups established to examine specific issues; External support provided through AP; Surveys conducted: children's views; door to door survey; audit of provision; service provider survey; overall analysis: How Are Our Kids Slide 5 37% households headed by a lone parent; 76% households have medial card (29% nationally); 26% adults have long term illness, health problem or disability; 41% households state benefits are the only source of income; 65% local authority housing (7% nationally); 39% parents report their child was bullied in school. Slide 6 Something needs to change! Slide 7 External expertise provided through AP; Matching needs and services process; 2007 development of a 10 year strategy: A Place for Children; Priority interventions were identified through a process of negotiation with stakeholders led by local consortium; Logic model developed for each intervention; Focus was always on outcomes. Slide 8 1. Exploring & Preparing 2. Planning & resourcing 3. Implementing & operationalising 4. Business as usual Ref: Source CES adapted, Fixsen (2005) Slide 9 Meeting needs, making changes, improving outcomes. Slide 10 Doodle Den Doodle Den Early Years ECCE Early Years ECCE Mate - Tricks Healthy Schools Programme Healthy Schools Programme Restorative Practice Programme Restorative Practice Programme Community Safety Initiative Community Safety Initiative Speech & Language Therapy Speech & Language Therapy Quality Enhancement Programme Quality Enhancement Programme Slide 11 External Life Coach worked with the team for three years; Monthly supervision and emphasis on team development; Close working relationship between CEO and Board Chair; Board training; Support with strategic thinking and planning; On-going review and enhancement of service delivery and practice. Slide 12 Promoting Interagency Collaboration Supporting Effective Communication Supporting Connections Outcomes Focused Approach Integrated Responses Building Relationships Slide 13 Balance of formal and informal; Clear governance structures; Efficient and effective meetings and records; Relationships; Honesty; Good coffee! Slide 14 Implementation drivers: Stakeholder consultation and buy-in; Resources; Implementation teams and resources; Staff capacity (training, supervision, coaching); Organisational culture; Communication; Monitoring and Evaluation. Slide 15 Ensuring Fidelity Reflective Practice Monitoring Quality Assurance Slide 16 Balancing formal and informal; Communities of practice (COPs); Site /practice visits; Fidelity check lists; Progress meetings; Programmatic / thematic steering committees; Supporting programme structures. Slide 17 Slide 18 There is considerable experience, knowledge and expertise now developed to support better outcomes for children; There is a need for capacity building across key structures; Slide 19 Whilst we may all work hard and mean well, we havent always achieved our intended objectives; Business as usual needs to change; We have a growing knowledge of and evidence for how to do that. Slide 20 www.facebook.com/childhooddevelopmentinitiative http://www.twcdi.ie info@twcdi.ie http://twitter.com/twcdi marian@twcdi.ie Slide 21 Meeting needs, making changes, improving outcomes.