Change Project Programme
What is a Change Project?
Change Projects are one of a range of methods we use to help our Partner agencies working with children and families to become more evidence-informed. They are a unique strand of our work and one of the opportunities for our network of Partner agencies to work closely and collaboratively together.
A small group of people from our Partner agencies join forces over a period of several months to explore new ways of working. This results in a set of practical materials, an Action Pack, which crystallises the collective learning.
The Action Pack is subsequently piloted in another group. It is amended as a result of the pilot and finally published as a Handbook. This consists of practical guidance, exercises and ideas accompanied by audio-visual materials and interactive learning tools and is for use across our network of Partner agencies.
Completed Handbooks
- Integrated Practice on the Front Line: a handbook (2009)
- Under the Influence? Working with young people who misuse alcohol and offend (2009)
- Evidence Matters: Social work expertise in the family court (2009)
- Leading Evidence Informed Practice (2007)
- Firm Foundations handbook: organisational support for the development of evidence-informed practice (2006)
- Teamwise handbook: using research evidence in teams (2005)
- NIFTY handbook: for non-researchers completing service evaluations (2005)
All handbooks are available here.
Life-cycle of a Change Project
Change Projects typically have a life-cycle of 3 or 4 years, from beginning to end, and there are nine stages involved. Practical products are published and shared with the network at two key points in this cycle.
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idea generation |
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scoping study / literature search |
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‘Experts’ Knowledge Exchange’ and detailed planning |
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recruit and run a Change Project group |
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produce and launch an Action Pack |
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pilot and evaluate the Action Pack |
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produce a final Handbook |
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launch and publicise the Handbook |
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promote and support use of the Handbook |
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