Using outcome and feedback measures effectively

About the workshop

Using measures in a person-centred and collaborative approach to supporting student's emotional and mental health can provide a range of benefits. This workshop will guide you through the process of understanding the different types of measures available, how to select those that are suitable for your support, and crucially, how to use them meaningfully to get the best results from them.

The workshop is suitable for anyone providing emotional and mental health support for university students. 

Agenda:

• What are the benefits of using measures, for students and their support? 
• Types of measures and how to choose them
• The 6 steps to using measures effectively
• Using feedback from service users
• Using Goals with service users
• Considering the challenges of incorporating measures in practice and how to overcome them

About the trainer

Lee Atkins is works for the Child Outcomes Research Consortium as Regional Improvement Officer for the Midlands and South West.

As Regional Officer for the Midlands and South West, Lee seeks to support organisations and services to develop their evidence based and outcome focused approach for service improvement. Lee developed his passion for this work supporting the mental health and well-being of children and young people over 12 years across voluntary and statutory sectors. This experience gave him a keen understanding of the needs of children, young people and their families and a commitment to putting them at the centre of all support for them. Lee is excited by the variety and diversity of work that takes place for children and young people and seeks to better understand, to demonstrate and to improve the effectiveness of this support.