ntial impacts of the FFCP on its intended outcomes? Implementation and process evaluation methodology This section outlines a summary of the IPE approach and specific research methods. Appendix 1 provides a more detailed view of the methodology. The IPE adopted a mixed-methods approach to deliver a holistic understanding of the FFCP delivery processes and experiences. It explored in detail the experiences of local delivery teams at strategic, operational and frontline levels, tracing their journey from planning and set-up - including the co-design of local models - to implementation of the FFCP. The IPE was also set up to supplement and feed into the Impact Evaluation Framework by qualitatively exploring perceptions of impact on delivery teams and families who had experienced the programme. The case study approach was used to better understand delivery approaches across local areas, their experience of delivery and their perceptions of impact. Six case study local areas were selected: • 3 (of 3) Wave 1 areas7 • 3 (of 7) Wave 2 areas8 - to ensure diversity in local context, including variation in geography and children’s social care performance Within each case study, both qualitative and quantitative research was carried out with delivery team stakeholders and families that had some experience of the FFCP. The following sections capture the detail of this research. Qualitative methodology and sample This workstream comprised a total of three phases of research across 2024 and 2025, to align with FFCP delivery progress. The target audience groups included delivery team strategic stakeholders9, operational leads10, frontline staff11 and a small sample of families currently working with social care teams. Fig. 2 below summarises the qualitative research methodology and sam