Impact and Safeguarding
Warm relationships, serious safeguarding and evidence that means something.
Young people in rural communities can face limited networks, fewer activities and practical barriers. Clootie provides trusted relationships, mentoring, new experiences and progression support. This should lead to increased confidence, wider networks, participation in new opportunities and movement into education, training, employment and community life.
Our theory of change
- Problem
- Intervention
- Measurable outcome
- Longer term impact
What we track
Participation
Attendance, repeat attendance and programme completion.
New opportunities
Entry into a new activity, club, course, project or visit.
Education and training
Applications or enrolment in education, apprenticeships or qualifications.
Employment
Work experience, interviews, placements, enterprise or jobs.
Confidence
Before-and-after rating plus the young person’s own example.
Networks
Meaningful mentor, professional or employer interactions.
Retention
Positive education, training, work or activity after six and twelve months.
Giving back
Former participants returning as ambassadors or peer supporters.
Safeguarding
We maintain appropriate PVGs and safer recruitment, consent and emergency details, safe staffing, activity risk assessments, clear boundaries and incident reporting. Specialist needs are signposted to qualified services.
Honest evidence
The pilot will establish a baseline and report short-term change honestly. Participants will not be identified without appropriate consent.
Raising a concern
Speak to any Clootie leader, who will follow the safeguarding procedure.
In an emergency, call 999.
Named safeguarding contact, telephone and email.