Project 2 with the NSPCC: Develop a graded care tool to assess child neglect

NSPCC Project 2

Development of a Graded Care Profile Tool for assessing neglect

Project:

NSPCC wants to develop a tool for Local Authorities in Scotland, Wales and N. Ireland to identify the economic benefits of assessing the quality of care a child is receiving.

Project description:

Graded Care Profile 2 (GCP2) is an assessment tool which helps practitioners in English Local Authorities (LAs) to measure the quality of care a child is receiving. NSPCC has evaluated the tool and found it to be effective in helping identify whether a child is at risk of neglect. The tool shows LAs the potential cost avoidance opportunities from implementing GCP2 assessments. It draws on available data sets and is an Excel model. 

This project is to develop a similar tool for LAs in the rest of the UK who have slightly different performance indicators and datasets. 

Key skills required: economic/cost modelling using Excel

The project would be suitable for a team (either an existing team or individual volunteers who are happy to collaborate).

Proposed project stages: 

1. Briefing/familiarisation with current model (for LAs in England) and requirements for Scotland, Wales, N. Ireland - meeting & online call with Development Manager in Liverpool

2. Desk Research – available data and model options (e.g. to what extent does each country need a different model)

3. Model Building – develop Excel Models (up to 3)

4. User Testing & QA – e.g. pilot the model with some LAs

5. Handover model & documentation

Time commitment: Potential time required – 10-15 days over 3-4 months

N.B. The time required could be less per volunteer if the project is broken down into separate model-building for the 3 countries or if a team of volunteers works on this.

Location: Most of this project can be carried out remotely.

If you feel you are able to offer your assistance please complete the application form and return along with your CV to amy.hughes@theorsociety.com by 18^th February 2020.

The OR Society fully supports equal opportunities. As such, we welcome applications from the partially sighted or blind, or those with disabilities.

Information about the organisation: 

The NSPCC are the leading children's charity in the UK, specialising in child protection and dedicated to the fight for every childhood. They are the only UK children's charity with statutory powers meaning they can take action to safeguard children at risk of abuse. 1 in 5 children in the UK have suffered abuse or neglect. That’s why, across the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man, the NSPCC are working to protect children today and prevent abuse from happening tomorrow

For further information about the NSPCC, please visit https://www.nspcc.org.uk/ or email Caroline.Westley@nspcc.org.uk

For further information about the Pro Bono OR scheme, please visit: www.theorsociety.com/Probono  or email ProBonoOR@theorsociety.com