Barefoot Research and Evaluation

SWAN Progress Report

Hame — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:35:37 +0000

This evaluation briefing provides an update of the impact of the Support for Women Around Northumberland (SWAN) project. Over a year and a half into the project and it continues to reduce reoffending by over 70 percent and stop women going to prison. You can read the progress report here.

Women’s Health Advice Centre, Northumberland

Hame — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 08:08:36 +0000

This was a three year review of services delivered between 2008 and 2011. The evaluation found a highly professional and effective organisation which delivered public health and employability services across Northumberland. To read a copy of the summary, click here.

Working with children and families of offenders

Hame — Sun, 22 May 2011 12:34:37 +0000

Barefoot Research and Evaluation and NEPACS have just launched the new guidance for working with children and families of offenders. It was based on research carried out across the 12 North East local authority areas in 2010/11. The guide will help local authorities and partnerships, such as Integrated Offender Management projects, in the work they do with this vulnerable group. To see a copy of the guide, click here.

Evaluation of the BU Mental Health Diploma

Hame — Thu, 05 May 2011 13:56:26 +0000

Children North East deliver the BU Diploma in school and community settings across Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne. It was designed by young people and is aimed at improving mental health and increasing emotional resilience. To read the evaluation briefing, click here.

Evaluation of Science Families

Hame — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:57:33 +0000

Science Families is a family learning project delivered by the Northern Learning Trust and Newcastle City Council. It was found to be a highly effective science education project. To read a summary, click here.

Evaluation of the SWAN project

Hame — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:31:51 +0000

The Supporting Women Around Northumberland project is delivered by a partnership of Escape Family Support, the Women’s Health Advice Centre, Relate and Fourth Action. The project is one of a series of pilot projects across the country which were developed as a result of the Corston Report. Early indications are that the project is having a significant impact by reducing re-offending rates. For a copy of the summary report, click here and for a full report, click here.

Evaluation of Hidden Harm, Northumberland

Hame — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:24:27 +0000

Children North East delivers the Hidden Harm programme in Northumberland for the Council’s Children’s Services. The project delivers intensive support to families which are affected by parental drug or alcohol misuse. We were asked by Children North East to carry out a formative, action research evaluation which looked at outcomes and cost benefits. We found that in the first nine months of operation, the cost savings in looked after children’s costs alone were twice that of the sum invested.

Young adult carers needs assessment

Hame — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:30:09 +0000

County Durham Council has commissioned us to undertake a needs assessment of young adult carers. This hitherto hidden group remains disengaged from services and little is known about their needs or associated issues. To read a copy of the needs assessment, click here.

Evaluation of SafetyWorks!

Hame — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:24:40 +0000

We are currently carrying out an evaluation of SafetyWork! for the Fire and Rescue Service. SafetyWorks! consists of interactive safety scenarios in a location in Newcastle. Our evaluation specifically looked at its impact on improving the safety and associated behaviour of families on Newcastle’s Family Intervention Programme.

Evaluation of the Comfrey Project

Hame — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:14:08 +0000

In January 2010, we completed the review of the Comfrey Project in Newcastle and Gateshead. The project supports asylum seekers and refugees in a therapeutic gardening environment, allowing them to recover from trauma. At the end of 2009, the project was awarded The Guardian’s Charity of the Year Award. To read a copy of the final report, click here.