The Manchester Common Assessment Framework (MCAF) is a key part of Manchester’s Early Help Strategy and the Threshold of Need Document. Participation by voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups in MCAF is low in Manchester and nationally and the majority of engagement is with a small number of established medium to large voluntary sector organisations (£100,000 ->£1,000,000 funding) that employ professional staff.
Macc and the MCAF team, organised a meeting with the VCS to more fully understand the experiences of the VCS and the lack of participation from smaller groups and identify actions that may increase VCS engagement with MCAF. This report outlines the key findings.
It is hoped that this report can be used with partners to improve joint working with the VCS within the Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) Children's Partnerships and provide better outcomes for children and young people in the City.
A further interesting evaluation of the role of the CAF published by Loughborough University, is available here: Exploration of the Costs and Impact of the Common Assessment Framework
For further information, contact us on 0161 834 9823, or email: [email protected]
Papers for meeting
| Report from the Voluntary and Community Sector meeting about the use of the Manchester Common Assessment Framework (MCAF) |