Quotes

  • "We know that if we build in an evaluation of a new programme or initiative on outcomes we know works, it will be more likely to be embedded and seen as accepted practice." AHP
  • "An HMIE inspection mentioned the input from AHPs and we found that very useful in our self-evaluation of how we are working in schools. It would be good if this could be done more and perhaps more formally." AHP
  • "It is a big challenge to evidence the added value of the interface between therapy and teaching as reflected in the progress of the children." AHP
  • "It is important to focus on qualitative evidence gathering. While a short term evaluation may be negative e.g increase in referral numbers, a longer term look at impact may show a reduction in the need for referrals." AHP
  • "We need to think hard about how we can prove a positive impact on children's attainment and achievement from working together?" AHP
  • "We need to find ways that our service users can evaluate and evidence the impact we have on children. AHPs can use that to their advantage valuing qualitative measures such as questionnaires, not only counting time or waits." AHP
  • "It is vital to consider how we know if we have impacted on children and young people. How do we measure the combination and integration of therapy and teaching, by not simply our own test results but the overall impact on success? We must seek evidence to support our service planning and recognise this can come from qualitative methods or soft signs." AHP
  • "We must focus on qualitative evidence gathering. The long term impact of additional support needs such as speech and language difficulties on educational outcomes is little understood by others. We need a robust, holistic view of how best to support children with a focus on outcomes and understand it's not always about customer satisfaction." Local Authority
  • "We must encourage self-reflection and needs-analysis, asking questions about the service schools received. Do we (AHPs) know what impact we have on learning?" AHP
  • "When new documentation or approaches are introduced, there needs to be sufficient follow-through with practitioners to make sure practice changes. Outcomes are often very hard to measure." AHP

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