Monthly Archives: May 2012

Why the Well-being Measure fits the brief for shared measurement

Posted on May 29, 2012 by John Copps

There’s much discussion at the moment in the social sector around the idea of ‘shared measurement’ – using common tools to track progress across similar organisations. It’s about coming up with ways that we can share approaches and learn from … Continue reading →

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Third Sector and NPC measuring soft outcomes event 19 June

Posted on May 23, 2012 by John Copps

During our 10 ten years working with charities, NPC has met many organisations that despair at how difficult it is to prove the impact of their work on ‘soft outcomes’, such as self-esteem or quality of relationships. For charities, success … Continue reading →

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People like you – hear from customers of the Well-being Measure

Posted on May 17, 2012 by John Copps

We think that our Well-being Measure is the best thing since sliced bread – but then we would, wouldn’t we?! So don’t just take our word for it. In the short video below, you can read some quotes from our … Continue reading →

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Alternative ways of presenting your data – Well-being star chart

Posted on May 14, 2012 by John Copps

One of the defining features of the twenty-first century has been the explosion of data. Information is everywhere. In response, statisticians, managers and data junkies have looked for new tools and approaches to make sense of this data, ways of … Continue reading →

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Well-being is the common language in local authorities Common Assessment Frameworks

Posted on May 9, 2012 by John Copps

The Common Assessment Framework (CAF) is a standard for conducting an assessment of the needs of a child or young person, widely adopted by local authorities in England. (Google ‘Common Assessment Framework’ and you’ll see a list of local authority … Continue reading →

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Can I use the Well-being Measure with disabled young people?

Posted on May 1, 2012 by John Copps

We know that there are many organisations interested in using the Well-being Measure that work with disabled young people. An important question is therefore ‘is the tool something that can be used with these young people?’ What are the limitations … Continue reading →

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