The document evaluates a Multi-Agency Drop-in Service (MADI) located in schools in Bury, England. The MADI aims to improve student wellbeing and development through early intervention and providing access to various social services. The evaluation found that the MADI had a positive impact and was well-run through strong leadership and management. However, its long-term sustainability faces challenges around consistent funding and agency commitment. The report provides recommendations to address sustainability and further strengthen the MADI model.

1. Multi-Agency Drop-in Services in Bury Schools: An Evaluation for Bury Children’s Trust Brian Dobson

2. Purpose To identify the impact of the Multi-Agency Drop-in Service (MADI) on the wellbeing and personal development of students To identify the impact of whole school ethos on the success of the MADI To establish how the MADI complies with national guidance and local priorities

3. What is MADI? Focuses on prevention and early intervention Provides signposting and routes to specialist services Located in the school setting Multi-agency steering group Range of services

4. Methodology Literature review Consultation: - students - school staff - local authority staff - participating agencies

5. Services involved Youth Services Young People’s Advisory Services (YPAS) School Nursing Service Connexions Young Carers Education Welfare Service Learning Mentor/ School Counsellor Buddies Early Break early intervention substance misuse service

6. Findings from the School Strategic, management and operational success High level of adherence to national guidance A compelling model Significant contribution to personal development of young people Benefits of joined up action and partnership working Strong strategic leadership Excellent proactive management, co-ordination and implementation Improved access to services for young people Key issue: sustainability

7. Issues and risks Resourcing Sustainability Inconsistency of agency commitment Commissioning bodies’ awareness of actual and potential contribution of MADI Importance of the relationship between schools and local authority Impact evidence Roll-out – commitment and full engagement of participating schools Confidentiality and information-sharing protocols Quality control Strategic relationship between MADI at LA level and Extended Schools

8. Lessons learnt and recommendations Resourcing review and implications for commissioning Commitment to partnership working High level leadership and management MADI profile should be needs led Compliance with Information Advice and Guidance quality standards Collaborative workforce development School engagement in CAF Strategic links between MADI and Extended Schools