A Co-constructed and Co-produced Evaluation of the Anchor Project in Shetland
The Anchor Project sits within an ambitious Scottish Government policy landscape to eradicate child poverty through involving children and families in a fair and inclusive manner. The overall aim of Anchor was to facilitate learning and action in family led problem solving and early intervention.
Appendix vi. Anchor Project Theory of Change
![An illustration of the 10 key enabling characteristics of the Anchor methodology: relationship based at all levels; dynamic and distributed leadership; walking and talking together; continuity and consistency of funds; recognising emotional labour; space, time and belief in process; universalism and empowerment; valuing the important stuff; recognising strength in families; and creative data sharing solution.](/binaries/content/gallery/publications/independent-report/2024/09/co-constructed-co-produced-evaluation-anchor-project-shetland/SCT05242695801_g35.png)
Anchor Blueprint Principles & Recommendations – 10 Anchor Enabling Factors/Considerations for Implementation in Other Contexts
1. Relationship based at all levels for early intervention and family support
2. Dynamic & distributed leadership doing the right thing for families and community
3. Walking & talking together ‘walking beside’, holding and empowering families
4. Continuity & consistency of funds for services is critical for workers and families
5. Recognising emotional labour in working to deliver for families
6. Space, time & belief in process for families, workers/leaders and communities
7. Universalism & empowerment for key stakeholders at all levels
8. Valuing the important stuff for families to recognise and value nontraditional outcomes
9. Recognising strength in families for family/person centred & strength based approach
10. Creative data sharing solution for scaling of an Anchor service
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