Outcome measures

["Hollows, Anne E" <A.E.Hollows@xxxxxxxxx>]

We are currently starting the evaluation of a new initiative in community based service delivery of a range of child welfare and
health services based in a community school for 11-18 year olds but including services to younger children as well. Staff will
include social work, education, health and local community organisations. The area is high in 'problem' indicators.
The organisations involved are keen to include practitioner research and are also interested in children participating with the
research activities, but they are reluctant to use whole area surveys.
We will be undertaking a baseline audit using existing data, as well as some action research approaches to provide interim
feedback.
We have been asked to devise a basket of outcome indicators which would demonstrate impact within the first year of operation. 
I would welcome suggestions from colleagues of indicators used in any similar studies and suggestions as to any formal measures.
 
Anne Hollows