Triangle to launch new editions of the Family Star Plus and Family Star, April 2023

We are delighted to announce we have now finalised the new editions of the Family Star Plus and Family Star.

In April 2023, these new editions will be replacing the current editions on the Star Online.

What has changed?

The new editions have the same outcome areas and Journey of Change. The changes are to the language and resources to:

Be more client-focused, friendly, accessible and trauma-informed
Reference external factors such as the cost of living
Map to the Supporting Families Initiative 2022-25

For example:

The top of the Journey of Change is now ‘managing well’
8 is more clearly the end point for families with extra needs
The Star areas names are more client-centred e.g. How I feel, My children’s learning and Our family routine
Wording changes avoid any suggestion of blame or triggers for people, while keeping the essential clarity needed between stages

What people say about the new edition?

“We all feel that it is a significant improvement”.

“More family-focused and trauma-informed”.

“The language is more client-focused and strengths-based”.

“The wording is more friendly and positive”.

“This version will get better buy-in with the families we work with”.

“The visual scaling for parents uses appropriate language, and is concise and easy to understand”.

What next?

You will notice some changes to the wording when completing stars on Star Online or using the PDF documents
If you use the Family Stars in your own software, we will provide what you need to update to the new edition
Update any internal documents with the new names of the outcome areas and Journey of change stages
The data is comparable with the current editions – we will advise on small differences – so there will be no interruption in your reporting
There is no need for additional training, though do consider a refreshing, to make sure you get the most from the Star.

Fit with the Supporting Families Outcomes Framework 2022-25

Since the start of the Supporting Families Programme, many local authorities have been using the Family Star Plus to evidence their outcomes. This new edition coincided with the publication of the and we took this new framework into account when creating this new edition.

We are finalising a mapping document to show how the Family Star Plus (2^nd Edition) is uniquely placed to evidence many of the family needs identified in the programme guidance. This will be published in Feb 2023.

Why did we do this review?

As a social enterprise, Triangle commits to investing part of the Star licence in keeping the suite of Stars under review and up to date. We keep abreast of changes in sectors and keep learning alongside our collaborators. We have a rolling program of reviews and new editions and are prioritising earlier, widely used versions, such as the Family Stars.

Join our webinar for more information

Sara, Star Development Director, will be hosting a webinar on Zoom on Tuesday 25 April at 10am (UK time.) Register HERE – register even if you can’t attend and we will send you the recording.

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