Process Evaluation
The process evaluation uses a multi-sequenced design which integrates systematic self-reporting by programme staff, focus group methods, qualitative analytical techniques and semi-structured interviews with programme staff and participating families.
This evaluation documents the development and implementation of the PFL programme. It aims to assess whether the planned services were implemented and to identify methods of good practice for early childhood interventions. The process evaluation will help identify any problems, successes or failures within the intervention, provide guidance to the programme staff, and support the replication of the programme in other disadvantaged areas.
Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews with PFL staff, managers, funders and other stakeholders, focus groups with participants, observations of the programme’s services and via the collection of key programme documents. Data collected through notes regarding participant reactions to the randomisation and surveys, changes in recruitment strategies/policies, and the PFL staff Database Management Systemare used to track programme implementation and dosage.
All of the collected qualitative data are electronically recorded and transcribed by a member of the research team. Thematic analysis is used to analyse the qualitative data. This approach is systematic and allows for on-going refinement of the PFL programme.
