 evaluation and is not able to confirm these qualitative observations. 56 7. Summary of key learnings and implications Key learnings Response to the FFCP and its key elements • There was buy-in to the strategic direction of the programme across teams. While some LA and partner agency teams had initial apprehensions around delivery specifically around resourcing, clarity of roles and responsibilities, this was seen to be shifting in the second round of research conducted, with stakeholders reporting improved clarity and engagement • Although stakeholders were largely positive about the LCPP role and felt that collaboration between the LCPP and FHLP roles was valuable, only 37% of FHLPs agreed that support from LCPPs had increased their confidence in supporting families with escalating needs • While staff had received positive feedback from families on FGCs, the importance of timing of the FGC offer was a key consideration, with the risk of overwhelming families if offered at the time of moving to Child Protection What worked well in set-up and delivery • Proactive and regular communication from senior leadership early in the set-up phase was key to driving engagement across levels • Improved multi-agency working and some pockets of improvement in data sharing across organisations were identified by delivery team stakeholders • Local areas were found to have established successful mechanisms to involve families and children and young people in FFCP development Enablers to effective delivery • Multiple factors were identified by stakeholders that were strategic, operational or contextual in nature o Strategic enablers - Engaged leadership, proactive communication to frontline teams early on in the programme and a culture of openness to innovation 57 o Operational enablers 