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3.1 Conclusions
The evaluation concludes that the greatest impact made by Leap since 2014 has been in the areas
of education, empowerment and social change. It is clear from the evaluation that there is a strong link between sharing alternative ways of thinking about, and understanding, disability. This was emphasised
by comments such as ‘I learnt
the principles of SRV and this helped me to open my eyes to my daughter’s life’.
The evaluation outcomes have identified three key themes of Empowerment; Education and Social Change – these are further teased out in 3.2 as strategic goals. Other key findings from the evaluation show the compiling of evidence-based practice within Leap. It is also evident that Leap has a toolkit that is working for them. These conclusions are set out further opposite with some recommendations:
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1. Evidence based practice – to draw on your work to validate and strengthen your work plans and strategies.
By completing this evaluation Leap have determined some key themes within their work. These themes are education; empowerment; and social change. Each one of these themes has developed / and continue to do so, evidence- based practice. These could be further developed as part of the wider strategic plan for 2018-2021.
Activity: To develop work plans that incorporate evidence-based practice into all strategic goals
2. Toolkit – National and International growth.
The toolkit for Leap has developed and grown since their inception and especially since 2014. The toolkit includes a range of activities such as family leadership weekends, range of training, range of educational initiatives, range of policy work, range of broad partnerships,
Activity: To determine the Leap toolkit as part of the overall strategy and further develop within the key strategic goals
3. Access - to develop pathways for access to a range of resources to support families in one to one support and planning sessions, essential health and social care sector training.
Access to Leap’s work can be strengthened via internet resources, engagement with a range of educational platforms, liaise around professional development training.
Activity: To ensure there are multiple platforms to share resources. Further work within multi-disciplinary sectors such as further and higher education, continued professional development, and online training courses.