7 January 2008

Targeted Youth Support Interim Evaluation

The DCFS has commissioned a survey of 6 of the 14 targeted youth support pathfinders. They paint an image of wide variation in how the support is being designed, organised and delivered.

Key recommendations:
- Local authorities need to provide strong strategic support, backed by sufficient resources to
deliver the changes.
- Developing a shared and common vision early on in the process is important.
- Development teams need to recognise and address differences in understanding in
terminology.
- Development teams should divide their focus between the theoretical model and the
practical implications from an early stage.
- Development teams should consider use of vulnerability matrices.
- Practitioners should be engaged throughout the process

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