Policy Development Plan

    Social Policy Development and Evaluation Plan (2500 Words): 1. Introduction – a clear statement of the issue / questions to be addressed, and the scope of the proposal (including any limitations). Is this a compelling proposal? 0----------1----------2----------3---------4----------5 2. Background to the policy area; any historical issues; what is the current situation; why is a new policy needed, or an existing policy requiring review. Make reference to and provide critique of related policies, legislation or research findings that effect the current situation. 0----------2----------4----------6---------8----------10 3. What are the key processes proposed (and resources needed) for the development of the policy? Define the critical milestones for the policy development project, and provide a realistic indicative timeline. 0----------2----------4----------6---------8----------10 4. How will the implementation of the policy, when developed, and its effectiveness be evaluated? 0----------2----------4----------6---------8----------10 5. How will the extent to which the policy development process was inclusive of all relevant stakeholders be assessed; and how will the extent to which the principles and practices of co-design and co-production were incorporated be evaluated? 0----------2----------4----------6---------8----------10 6. Referencing – a consistent approach to referencing is adopted, with sufficient detail to allow for retrieval of the documents included in the report. Refer to the course handbook. 0----------1----------2----------3---------4----------5