Evaluation of the Realigning Children's Services Programme

This document describes an evaluation of Scotland's Realigning Children's Services (RCS) Programme, which is designed to enhance joint strategic decision-making in children's services through data collection and support for Community Planning Partnerships (CPPs). The evaluation employed interviews, thematic analysis, and an assessment of the programme's impact on short-term outcomes and evidence-based service planning. Findings suggest that the RCS Programme has effectively engaged partners and stakeholders in data-driven service planning, leading to improved decisions for children and families. However, it also recommends that certain costly elements could be eliminated, while emphasizing the importance of the RCS team's support role. The document also includes an overview of a social research series by the Scottish Government, providing publication details and clarifying copyright and reuse permissions, with the series available online and in print through APS Group Scotland. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: The Scottish Government (The Scottish Government)
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Process evaluation
• Process methods: Other
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: April 2019

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes