Our team conducted comprehensive assessments of potential interview sites, utilizing 📊 data-driven insights to evaluate accessibility and suitability. By analyzing historical 🚶‍♂️ travel times and distances of individuals with prior trauma, we provided 🔍 evidence-based comparisons between current and proposed locations.

Using Microsoft Excel and Power BI, we developed interactive visuals, including:

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Each location was meticulously assessed against Bairns Hoose Standards, ensuring environments were safe, accessible, and welcoming for children undergoing sensitive interviews. Our evaluations focused on:

• 🏡 Outdoor space – Examining the availability and suitability of outdoor areas to provide comfort and respite, fostering a child-friendly atmosphere that promotes well-being.
• ♿ Disability access – Assessing entryways, interiors, and facilities to ensure barrier-free accessibility for individuals with mobility challenges, aligning with inclusivity requirements.
• 🚗 Parking & transport access – Determining whether locations provided on-site parking or had reliable nearby options, ensuring convenience for families and professionals traveling to the site.
• 🏠 Building appearance & atmosphere – Evaluating architectural design, interior ambiance, and overall environment to ensure warmth, security, and emotional comfort for children involved in trauma-sensitive discussions.
• 🔎 Security & safeguarding measures – Reviewing entry restrictions, surveillance systems, and safety protocols to maintain a secure and protective environment for all visitors.
• 📊 Facility infrastructure & staff resources – Ensuring locations had adequate spaces for interviews, staff offices, and child-friendly areas, supporting efficient and ethical operations.
• ✅ Compliance gaps & improvement opportunities – Identifying elements that met standards and highlighting areas where enhancements were needed to fully align with best practices.

By combining data-driven insights, on-site evaluations, and compliance assessments, we developed strategic solutions to enhance location suitability, operational efficiency, and child-centred care in accordance with Bairns Hoose Standards.

Our approach addressed key challenges by:

• 📊 Data-Backed Decision Making – Utilizing travel analysis, geospatial mapping, and accessibility metrics, we identified optimal locations that reduced travel burden and improved convenience for those affected.
• 🏢 Facility Enhancements & Environmental Adjustments – On-site evaluations highlighted areas needing improvement, including disability access, outdoor spaces, parking reliability, and emotional comfort within each setting.
• ✅ Strengthening Compliance with Bairns Hoose Standards – Through detailed assessments, we ensured each location met core safety, accessibility, and child-centred design principles, while identifying practical upgrades for long-term sustainability.