This event will be focused on measuring and maximising the impact of your Dads Project.

During the first half of the day Evaluation Support Scotland will deliver a bespoke workshop. Designed specifically for you as a group to gather the evidence of your impact to support and sustain future dads work. The second half will provide you a chance to share what you have achieved so far and any challenges you have faced, any ideas you may have for engaging dads and how we can best support you going forward.

By the end of the day we hope you will:

1. Improve and develop outcomes that simply and clearly describe the difference your project makes
2. Be able to identify simple indicators or measures that will let you know if they are achieving your outcomes (especially the ‘soft’ ones)
3. Be able to identify evaluation methods that are relevant and meaningful to their project activities and service-users
4. Develop a network of supportive peers to lend courage and help maintain momentum 

PROGRAMME

10:00        10:00 Coffee and registration

10:30         Introductions

10:45         Reviewing outcomes      

11:15         Writing indicators

11:30        Coffee break (15)

11:45         Practice session: write your own indicators (30)

12:15         What does good evidence look like?

12:30         Making it work when I’m busy

12:50         Choosing our methods and making a plan

13:30         Lunch

14:00         Sharing your success

14:30         Sharing your challenges

15:00         Ideas for Fathers Day and Beyond

15:30         Close