Theory of Change

Our Theory of Change is a funder-ready evaluation framework covering both SpektraBot (SEND) and SpektraCare (adult social care). It's written in plain English and designed to be shared with funders, commissioners, and research partners.

What it covers

• The problem we exist to solve (SEND and adult social care).
• How change happens. Our logic model from inputs to long-term impact.
• Proving it works. Our pathway through Nesta Standards of Evidence (Level 1 to 3).
• How we measure. Validated questionnaires (SUS, GSE, SWEMWBS, GAS) and platform metrics.
• Keeping data safe. GDPR architecture for service data vs research data.
• What's it worth. Social Return on Investment methodology.
• Who we're learning from. 12 UK reference organisations.
• What we do next. 9 immediate actions.

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Related

• GitHub Issue #475. Full text version.
• GitHub Issue #468. Original research discussion.
• GitHub Issue #477. Lancaster University partnership approach.