eld in a digital file store), both of which are difficult to search. Having an efficient tool for searching and visualising data will reduce time spent looking for information and improve access and understanding of previously ‘hidden’ data. With a growing demand for support and increasing pressures being felt by workers, there will inevitably be a point of critical mass. This creates a risk around sustainability, but also an opportunity to leverage technology to help bridge the gap. 2.1.2 Theory of Change Model The diagram on the following page describes how and why the desired change is expected to happen in relation to the context. The model identifies the situation, aim, inputs, activities, outputs, mechanism for change, outcomes, impacts, evidence for assessment, assumptions and possible unintended consequences. 11 OFFICIAL - SENSITIVE Situation There are large amounts of information stored in the current case management system. This is structured and unstructured data, both of which are difficult to search and view. Aims 1. Case management modernisation 2. Social workers spend less time searching for information and navigating the system 3. Social workers increase the time spent with children and families 4. Improved outcomes for children through better understanding of the networks around children 5. Improved wellbeing for social workers 6. National usability and scalability through dissemination of the tool to other parts of the Council and other Local Authorities/organisations Inputs and activities Outputs Change mechanism Outcomes Impacts Inputs Funding from the Department for Education’s DDSF 1x FTE NYC Data and Intelligence Specialist 1x FTE Subject Matter Expert from Children’s Social Care Support from NYC Technology service, Transformation service Support 