15 April CYPMHC Lunch and Learn: Using outcome measures with specific groups of children and young people
Our Regional Improvement Officers Lee Atkins and Rachael Grant will be sharing CORC's learning about the challenges that some children and young people experience when completing outcome and feedback measures, at the upcoming Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition's (CYPMHC) Lunch and Learn, on 15 April.
This session will explore how aspects of neurodivergence, learning disability and culture can impact the way that children and young people relate and respond to measures.
Mental health and wellbeing professionals can explore a range of techniques to ensure measures can be used more effectively, to encourage engagement, minimise barriers and maximise the benefits of outcome measurement for all young people.
If you are a member of CYPMHC, you can sign up for this event here.
CYMPMC Lunch and Learn: 15 April sign up
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CORC work with professionals and young people with lived experience and professional experience working with specific groups of children and young people, and have created the following specific (free to download) guidance:
- Gathering feedback and measuring outcomes and change with children and young people with learning disabilities
- Understanding and addressing the challenges of outcome measurement associated with differences in culture
- Using outcome measures effectively with neurodivergent children and young people
The Lunch and Learn will feature information from these.
Lee and Rachael were instrumental in coordinating these working groups, and content.
Lee Atkins helps organisations strengthen their evidence-based practice and improve outcomes for children and young people. He supports services to develop clear Theories of Change, build robust outcomes frameworks, and design practical approaches to measuring impact. Lee is passionate about meaningful evaluation and champions the involvement of children, young people and families in shaping, developing and reviewing services. His work brings together a wide range of professionals, creating collaborative approaches to improving emotional and mental health support across all settings.
Rachael Grant supports services and organisations to strengthen their use of outcome measurement, evaluation, and data in practice. Recent projects have included presenting at the WHO Autumn School on Quality of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care, developing an outcomes framework with services in the Republic of Ireland, and helping VCS organisations develop theories of change and select appropriate measurement tools. Alongside this, she works regularly with member services to develop their approach to outcome measurement and contributes to wider evaluation and research across Anna Freud. Rachael enjoys facilitating CORC training that encourage participants to share their experience and learn from one another. Rachael previously taught in secondary schools, shaping her commitment to improving access to mental health and wellbeing support.