Impact Bond: Big Picture Learning in Doncaster
Also known as: Big Picture Learning
Stage of development: Implementation
Policy sector: Education
Social challenge: Education and youth disengagement
Intervention: Big Picture Learning (BPL) is an innovative learning design, working with young people in small advisory groups. It is an alternative provision to Learning Centres and Pupil Referral Units within Doncaster.
Date outcomes contract signed: 2018-10
Date contracts between all parties signed: 2018-12
Start of service provision: 2019-01
Anticipated end of service provision: 2024-08
Anticipated completion date: 2024-10
Total investment commitment currency: GBP
Total investment commitment: 750000
Total investment commitment (USD): 982500
Maximum potential outcome payment: 6194792 GBP
Maximum potential outcome payment (USD): 8264885.02120031
Configuration of the contracting parties: Intermediated contract with payments made through SPV (representatives from investor and provider) 
Target population: Doncaster children and young people aged 11-16 who are disengaged from education. They work with those showing early signs of crisis and provide them with a stable and supportive learning environment that works with them as individuals.
Targeted number of service users or beneficiaries: 220
Targeted unit type: Individual
Changes to project due to COVID-19: Pause project