Guidance Materials

IFF Research hosted an introductory workshop for grant recipients taking part in the self-conducted evaluation on Thursday 4th September 2025. If you were unable to attend you can access the recording and slides below:

This guidance covers the background of the self-conducted evaluation, and outlines the evaluation activities.

This is the recording of the Lessons Learned Session on the 30th September 2026. If you have any further feedback you would like to share with IFF Research, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

This document details the questions included in the A1 form, with guidance on how to approach them.

This document provides further guidance on how to approach the A1 form.

Detailed guidance on conducting the A3 Residents Questionnaire

This is the recording of the Sampling Workshop on the 16th September 2026. If you require any further support with your sampling approach, please get in touch with IFF Research.

This document contains the PowerPoint slides used for the Respondent Engagement Workshop. It covers techniques to improve respondent engagement, including communications to build trust, and the use of incentives.

This document contains the list of required questions for the A3 Residents Questionnaire. You must include all of these questions and response options exactly as specified, and in the same order in which we have presented them.

The purpose of this guidance is to help you understand the best practice guidelines in capturing a resident’s voice or image, as this carries significant ethical and legal responsibilities.

This guidance covers best practice for planning and conducting focus groups and depth interviews with residents, including advice on discussion guides, facilitation, and recording.

This guidance sets out the risk assessment requirements for carrying out fieldwork, including specific considerations for lone workers visiting residents in their homes.

This guidance provides training on how to develop and write case studies, including advice on structure, content, and best practice.