Evidence-based programmes: Tackling barriers to effective implementation

The Social Research Unit at Dartington have partnered with the Institute for Effective Education at York University, and the Coalition for Evidence-based Education (CEBE), to host a half-day seminar and round-table event.

When: Monday 26th March from 12.45pm for a 1.15 start, finishing at 5.30pm
Where: at London’s Living Room, City Hall, London SE1 2AA
Cost: free – but places are limited so book early.
The past year has seen a number of significant policy initiatives to support the development and dissemination of evidence-based programmes in education and children's services. The government's recent review of Early Intervention, led by Graham Allen MP and widely endorsed across all political parties, sets out to identify and expand the implementation of evidence-based interventions that address issues such as early literacy, parenting and drug/alcohol abuse. At the same time, the newly formed Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) is planning to invest up to £200m for cost-effective programmes that improve outcomes for pupils in the most challenging circumstances.
With such practical policy support now emerging, we need a much clearer understanding of the challenges, opportunities and objections to getting research-proven approaches working within frontline organisations.
 
What will I get out of the event?
You will leave with a better understanding of the barriers to successful implementation of evidence-based programmes and some potential solutions for tackling them.
 
Audience
• Commissioners of evidence-based interventions or those considering commissioning them
• Organisations implementing or considering implementing evidence-based programmes
• Practitioners responsible for delivering evidence-based programmes
• Developers and researchers of evidence-based programmes.
 
Presentations and round-table discussions will focus on:
• The latest policy and scientific developments related to evidence-based programme
• Examples of effective implementation of evidence-based programmes
• Exploration of organisational challenges to implementation (e.g. faithful implementation, scaling)
• Exploration of professional objections to their implementation (e.g. threats to professional autonomy, stifling innovation)
 
Speakers include:
• Lee Elliot-Major – The Sutton Trust and Trustee of the Education Endowment Foundation
• Chris Robinson – Mayor's Fund for London
• Bette Chambers – Institute for Effective Education
• Paul Prest – Success for All
• Michael Little - Social Research Unit, Dartington
 
To book a place at the event, please follow this link: http://evidencebased.eventbrite.com/