Implementation
Lessons learned on implementation: tools, research and examples
What is this section for?
A starting point and reference guide for the implementation journeys of early years interventions and policies.
In our work with our partners, we have learned what works, what doesn’t, how to scale success and the questions to consider at every part of the process.
In this section, we share key questions and learnings that have emerged– informed by our collective experience on the ground, research and documentation by ourselves and our partners, and last but not least, those generously shared by others around the world.
It focuses on the implementation of the full range of Parents+ and Urban95 Ideas for Action, and may also apply to wider initiatives focusing on babies, toddlers and those who care for them.
The learnings these materials reflect are just that: learnings—not rigid guidelines. We see value in sharing them with the wider community now even though the learning process continues, to inspire thinking, iteration and action.
Implementation Guide
Key considerations to inform your thinking, based on lessons learned
This section includes recommendations based on lessons learned and case studies that “zoom in” on specific points in the implementation journey. We appreciate that each project context is different and we invite you to read our suggestions in any order that feels right.
- Start by selecting which Programme Area (Urban95 or Parents+) you wish to explore.
- Click on any segment in circle to view the guidance on that Implementation Action.
Urban95
- Scan and identify
- Build your team
- Assess and prioritise
- Design your intervention
- Test and refine
- Scale
Explore the guide…
- Scale
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Each implementation journey is unique, yet one core goal is universal: a positive influence on caregiver behaviours and well-being at scale, leading to improved child development outcomes in the longer term.
We recommend thinking about scale from the very beginning and throughout the implementation journey. You can consult this document to learn more about how to create a scale-up strategy.
- Actions
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The actions do not follow each other in sequence, as implementation is not linear. They may overlap, merge and have different weight depending on context.
Some projects may start with testing while scanning, for example, while others may go straight to scale. Intervention areas may vary greatly within a city or a country, and so will the implementation processes.
- Considerations
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For each action, you will find detailed descriptions, principles to keep in mind, and management tips for the highest impact on babies, toddlers and caregivers. These insights are divided into two layers:
- Tools, Resources & Zoom ins
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A curated selection of tools, templates and in-depth research. Also included are real-life examples called Zoom Ins which provide a close-up view of specific experiences of projects that have been implemented or are under implementation.
Our goal in sharing these examples is to bring our implementation guidance to life, and to share experiences and lessons learned about what worked well in a variety of different contexts.
Parents+
- Scan and identify
- Build your team
- Assess and prioritise
- Design your intervention
- Test and refine
- Scale
Explore the guide…
- Scale
-
Each implementation journey is unique, yet one core goal is universal: a positive influence on caregiver behaviours and well-being at scale, leading to improved child development outcomes in the longer term.
We recommend thinking about scale from the very beginning and throughout the implementation journey. You can consult this document to learn more about how to create a scale-up strategy.
- Actions
-
The actions do not follow each other in sequence, as implementation is not linear. They may overlap, merge and have different weight depending on context.
Some projects may start with testing while scanning, for example, while others may go straight to scale. Intervention areas may vary greatly within a city or a country, and so will the implementation processes.
- Considerations
-
For each action, you will find detailed descriptions, principles to keep in mind, and management tips for the highest impact on babies, toddlers and caregivers. These insights are divided into two layers:
- Tools, Resources & Zoom ins
-
A curated selection of tools, templates and in-depth research. Also included are real-life examples called Zoom Ins which provide a close-up view of specific experiences of projects that have been implemented or are under implementation.
Our goal in sharing these examples is to bring our implementation guidance to life, and to share experiences and lessons learned about what worked well in a variety of different contexts.