ll levels in Wave 1 and Wave 2 local areas to clarify FFCP roles and responsibilities. This is especially so for social workers and partner organisations, where lack of clarity was expressed. For Wave 1, despite already being in the delivery phase, it will be important to re- emphasise this across staff teams • Focus on Staff Development and Support: Given the positive feedback from interviewed staff on training opportunities, local areas should continue to prioritise workforce development to help staff adapt to new ways of working under the FFCP. Ensuring that staff feel supported in their roles and are confident in delivering services will be vital for the long-term success of the initiative 60 Appendices Appendix 1 – Research methodology and sample Alongside the qualitative work to evaluate the implementation of the FFCP model, a quantitative approach was developed to complement and support the findings of depth- interviews and focus groups. The research consisted of 10-15-minute-long self-completion Computer Assisted Web Interview survey among LA staff, social work agency and voluntary organisation workers, as well as members of Police, Health and Education services. The survey was designed with the support and feedback of DfE and partner agencies and allowed for specific definitions relevant to each local area. Fieldwork took place during Phase 2 (November 2024) and Phase 3 (February 2025), in parallel with the qualitative work. This quantitative research was possible due to the support received by the team leaders in local areas who distributed the survey among relevant team leaders, teams and staff, and encouraged participation in the research. There were no incentives offered for participation or upon completion of the survey. The data is not weighted to any fra