Integrated Areas Programme Evaluation (2022)

This document describes an evaluation of the Integrated Communities Strategy and its associated programmes, including the Integration Area Programme (IAP), Community Conversations, and the Schools Linking Programme. These initiatives aim to enhance social integration, community engagement, and intercultural understanding in diverse communities. The evaluation, conducted by IFF Research and Bryson Purdon Social Research, employed a variety of methods such as surveys, interviews, and observations. It found that Community Conversations improved participants' sense of belonging and motivation to engage with their communities, while the Schools Linking Programme had a positive impact on pupil confidence and understanding of diversity. Key factors for successful implementation included diverse participation, skilled facilitation, and a combination of online and in-person activities. However, the COVID-19 pandemic posed challenges, limiting the scope of interventions and the ability to conduct a full impact assessment. Despite these limitations, the evaluation provides insights into the experiences of participants and delivery partners, and suggests that while the programmes align with IAP objectives, further assessment is needed to measure long-term effects. **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: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC)
• 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: August 2022

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

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