Project Details
Description
The study aims to support the development, implementation and diffusion of meaningful innovation for young people looked after (YPLA) as they negotiate the transition from adulthood.
Objectives:
Map sources, types and extent of innovation nationally in the care of YPLA as they negotiate the transition from care to adulthood;
Identify barriers and facilitators to the development and implementation of innovation for YPLA
Identify mechanisms for sustaining and diffusing evidence based ('meaningful') innovation for YPLA as they transition to adulthood
Measure outcomes of innovation
Understand what kind of adaptation occurs as it diffuses and what affect this adaptation has on outcomes
Objectives:
Map sources, types and extent of innovation nationally in the care of YPLA as they negotiate the transition from care to adulthood;
Identify barriers and facilitators to the development and implementation of innovation for YPLA
Identify mechanisms for sustaining and diffusing evidence based ('meaningful') innovation for YPLA as they transition to adulthood
Measure outcomes of innovation
Understand what kind of adaptation occurs as it diffuses and what affect this adaptation has on outcomes
Key findings
The research identified the following ingredients which support innovation:
Cultivation of a receptive context
Distribution of Leadership
Co-production with service users
Developing multi-level outcome measures against which to monitor progress
Continual learning to adapt the innovation as it is implemented
Cultivation of a receptive context
Distribution of Leadership
Co-production with service users
Developing multi-level outcome measures against which to monitor progress
Continual learning to adapt the innovation as it is implemented
| Acronym | EXIT |
|---|---|
| Status | Finished |
| Effective start/end date | 1/09/19 → 31/08/23 |
Collaborative partners
- University of Bedfordshire
- University of Warwick (lead)
- University of Birmingham (Project partner)
- Newcastle University (Project partner)
- Care Leavers Association (Project partner)
Funding
- Economic and Social Research Council, UK: £1,653,903.00
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Keywords
- care leavers
- innovation
- transitions
- children's social care
- participatory methods
Research Themes
- Care Experience and Transitions from Care
- Children’s Social Care
- Participatory Research and Creative Methods
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Co-producing research with care experienced young adults and social work professionals
Munro, E. R., Friel, S., Lynch, A. & Hamilton, C., 10 Nov 2025, Public Involvement and Community Engagement in Applied Health and Social Care Research: Critical Perspectives and Innovative Practice. McGovern, W., Alderson, H., Bareham, B. K. & Lhussier, M. (eds.). Emerald Publishing, p. 231-246 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Developing care experienced young peoples’ participation as peer researchers in an inter-disciplinary study: applying the ‘Ability-Motivation-Opportunity’ framework
Translated title of the contribution :Kinder- und Jugendhilfe und die Klimakrise – KonzeptionelleErweiterungen durch sozial-ökologische und sozialräumlicheAnsätze Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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How to extend pilot innovation in public services: a case of children's social care innovation
Currie, G., Lynch, A., Swan, J., Alderson, H., Friel, S., Harrop, C., Johnson, R., Kerridge, G., Smart, D., McGovern, R. & Munro, E., 12 Aug 2024, In: Public Administration. 103, 2, p. 357-375 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile5 Citations (Scopus)4 Downloads (Pure)