dy area was also asked to fill in a proforma template (see Appendix 2). The proforma template was designed to take a structured approach towards understanding how case study local areas were implementing the FFCP and the progress made. It was circulated to key case study stakeholders who were required to feedback on delivery status of core elements of FFCP included in the DfE design specifications. Quantitative methodology and sample The qualitative research was supported by a quantitative survey to complement the findings. Two rounds of online surveys, designed with input from the DfE, local authorities (LAs) and partner agencies. The target respondents included strategic and operational leads as well as delivery staff across LAs, Police, Health and Education. These surveys were carried out in tandem with Research Phases 2 (November 2024) and 3 (February 2025). 20 Table 2 - Sample composition and participation by local areas Sample achieve d Tota l Wave 1 areas Wave 2 areas Dorset Lincoln shire Wolverh ampton Lewis ham Warwick shire Wirral Phase 1 (Oct 24) 258 258 - 72 143 107 - - - Phase 2 (Feb 25) 392 228 164 75 89 64 29 95 40 Total Phase 1 + 2 650 486 164 147 232 171 29 95 40 The survey uses voluntary, self-completion (non-probability) sampling, which may attract respondents with stronger positive or negative views. Low response rates in some areas or staff groups limit analysis; data from samples under 30 are suppressed, and findings from samples under 50 are flagged as indicative only. Evaluation context Captured below are important contextual factors to be considered when reviewing the findings of this evaluation: • The Wave 1 local areas began local co-design in August 2023 and implementation of new local models commenced in December 2023, moving to full deliver