Local Evaluation Team
Giving you the information you need to make decisions
Why evaluate?
Each and every project, programme
or service whether new or established
needs to be regularly evaluated to
ensure that it is running effectively.
Evaluation is a systematic assessment of
whether the stated aims and objectives
have been met and also fosters a
learning evaluative culture within an
organisation regardless of size.
The need to evaluate programmes
is consistent with the Government’s
overarching commitment to
evidence-based policy.
User involvement
We will encourage personal involvement
from all stakeholders in all aspects of the
evaluation, this helps people to accept
and use information and therefore make
effective changes.
Training and development
We can offer bespoke evaluation training
and development for staff and users
within organisations.
Consultancy
Our team have many years of research
experience from a variety of professional
backgrounds including health, education
and social care. We are able to offer
start up advice and information for
organisations considering evaluation
processes and ongoing consultation
and mentoring.
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Local Evaluation Team
HSC, Bournemouth University, Second Floor, Royal London House,
Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 3LT. Email: hsclet@bournemouth.ac.uk Tel: 01202 962172 |
About Us
The Team
Alison Dumbrell MA, BN, CertEd, RGN
Alison has been involved in a number of health and community based research projects and led the Sure Start Weymouth & Portland Evaluation.
Eleanor Jack BA, RGN, RMN, Dip.Prof Studs, Cert. Research
Eleanor works on a variety of research projects particularly in the area of community mental health. She is currently evaluating a Local Healthy Living Programme.
Dawn Jackson MSc, BSc, Dip. Sports Studies
Dawn has been involved in a variety of health and community research projects particularly related to women and family health. Dawn will be co-ordinating the work of the local evaluation team.
Chris Vincent BEd, MA (management), MPhil. Research Methods
Chris was involved in the evaluations of Sure Start Bournemouth and the Academic Centre in Practice. His main research interest is in education and has recently completed an in-house report on academic pathways.
Our approach
We specialise in combining clear and
focussed thinking with the appropriate
qualitative and quantitative techniques
to give you an understanding of what
your project is doing.
Our approach involves establishing the
most suitable methodology and a skilled
and effective project team within the
constraints of the project requirements,
budget and timescale available.
We will provide an individual service
with regular updates and a full report
upon completion.
Quality assurance
The team is coordinated by a project
manager who will ensure projects are
delivered on time, to a high quality
and that customers are kept informed
of project progress.
We aim to develop standards and
effective monitoring strategies
for organisations.
Areas of expertise
- General health and well-being (including children, men and women)
- Family and community
- Social care
- Mental health
- Partnership development and collaboration
- Mentoring and supervision
- Training and development
- Education
Evaluation activities
- Short term commissioned evaluations using both qualitative and quantitative tools:
- Online surveys
- Postal surveys
- Telephone surveys
- Individual/group interviews
- Satisfaction surveys
- Observation
Recent Evaluations
Sure Start Bournemouth Local Programme 2002 – 2005
- Family Survey (PDF 34 kb)
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Let’s Play Mum & Toddler group
- Toy Library
- Healthy Eating
- Coping with Kids (PDF 567 kb)
- Speech & Language
Sure Start Weymouth & Portland 2003 – 2006
- Community Survey
- Toy Library (PDF 30 kb)
- Speech & Language
- Beach Play (PDF 536 kb)
- Underhill Park
- Childcare Team
- Creativity and Craft Course
Waterside Weymouth and Choices – Council Regeneration Projects
Academic Centre in Practice Evaluation Report (PDF 175 kb)
Men and Chlamydia – Evaluation of a workplace health programme
Thrive – Evaluation of a Tele-medicine initiative
Dorset Postgraduate Medical Education – Generic Skills Evaluation -2007 ongoing
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