Measuring the impact in a social context can be extremely difficult. Here, we explore the value of our mixed-method approach so that we can better understand different aspects of our programme Read more
Monitoring and evaluation is at the core of what we do. Here, we discuss our partnership with The Centre for Education and Youth and how qualitative, developmental evaluation can provide rich insights into the impact of our work with early years children and families. Read more
A core principle of the WLZ model is to harness the collective power of the community and join up a system of support around each child. Our Development Board is a group of local philanthropists who help us to achieve our goal of a community working together so that every child can thrive. Read more
As we explore the different approaches we take for our evaluation methods, why we do it, and some of the challenges of evaluating our service effectively. This post highlights some of the 'big questions' for West London Zone around evaluation. Read more
Launched in 2021 to connect student volunteers from independent schools with children on our programme for weekly reading sessions. The project sought to improve reading confidence & deepen community ties. Read more
In support of Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week, we have been talking about the importance of recognising the mental health of young people in our communities. Our mental health counsellor, Tamsin Allsebrook shares what this means in practice. Read more
At a recent event we not only spoke about the data and impact our programme has on young people on our programme, but also the real-life positive stories that show the human side of our impact. Here, Jenny Hoyle, Delivery Director, talks us through the event and what it meant to her. Read more
We recently held a screening event of Eric Ravillious: Drawn to War as a way to meet new local supporters and share our work Read more
We have recently released the results of our latest impact analysis, which measures the impact our programme has with the children and young people we work with across social, emotional, and academic measurements Read more
As Black History Month draws to a close, we wanted to reflect on what it means for us - as individuals but also as a charity Read more
As the new academic year gets underway, we take a look at our growing organisation, as well as the impact this has had on our programme Read more
Thanks to a trailblazing approach to private commissioning, Bank of America’s commitment of $1m supports the delivery of the West London Zone programme to 1,000 children, enabling us to continue providing the right support, to the right children, at the right time Read more