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Evaluation of Headstart Phase 3 development and decision making progress

HeadStart is a strategic investment by Big Lottery Fund of up to £75m in 12 areas of England. The initiative aims to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged 10 to 16. As part of their vision to put ‘people in the lead’ the Fund has taken a different approach to the support, development and decision-making for phase 3 of the HeadStart programme. CFE Research are undertaking an evaluation of this new way of working. Our evaluation includes depth-interviews with local partnerships seeking funding, organisations commissioned to provide support and Big Lottery Fund staff. The resulting report will provide learning and recommendations for implementing a similar approach in future.

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Key project contact

Rachel Moreton

Rachel is an experienced researcher and project manager. She joined the CFE team in 2012 after working as a freelance researcher and as a senior research officer for the Department for Communities and Local Government.

In her role at CFE, Rachel has led a diverse range of projects, many related to tackling disadvantage. This includes our nine-year national evaluation of the Big Lottery Fund’s ‘Supporting People with Multiple Needs’ initiative.