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carry out a wide range of research work, particularly within
the care and education sectors.
Below are some examples of the services
we are able to provide. In addition we specialise in action
research approaches that result in the real engagement of
participants who have ownership of the process.
- Mapping of services - this may be in response to
multi-agency arrangements such as Young People's Partnerships
(YPPs) where there is an extensive range of provision across
sectors and agencies. We are also able to offer innovative
solutions to communicating and cascading this information
down to grass roots level.
- Impact surveys - which specialise in identifying
the impact of services on the customer (people receiving
services). We have extensive experience of working with
providers and clients, together with a full understanding
of the issues relating to advocacy. We have conducted service
evaluations, both against legislation and in response to
specific requests, and always focus on outcomes to the end
user.
- Thematic surveys - in response to the needs of
policy makers. We are familiar with the key issues across
services to vulnerable people, and are able to work in a
focused and sensitive manner in order to identify trends
and emerging themes.
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ACTION RESEARCH
At its heart is the idea of using
research to directly change practice. While other quantitative
and qualitative research approaches may go through a
long process of data collection, analysis and eventually
producing a final report which researchers can only
hope practitioners will use to inform their work, action-research
works directly with practitioners or community members
so that findings are used to immediately and continually
develop practice. Hence, a key idea within action-research
is that it is done with participants rather than on
them.
Southampton
University
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