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Who are we listening to?. Competing voices in OOHC assessment. Bronwen Elliott & Kerry Melbourne. 2014. ACWA. Context. How do we improve outcomes? LAC – 25 years on… a changed landscape MyStory – new opportunity Rethinking assessment. Understanding the impact of electronic systems. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Who are we listening to? Competing voices in OOHC assessment
Bronwen Elliott & Kerry Melbourne ACWA2014
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• How do we improve outcomes?
• LAC – 25 years on… a changed landscape• MyStory – new opportunity• Rethinking assessment
Context
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Understanding the impact of electronic systems
● Capacity and opportunity to collect data, support accountability, support research
● Tick box standards● Quality? ● Impact on process, participants● Keep assessment focused on story,● Collect data elsewhere, cost is less, risk is less
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Learning from the past
● Procedure and power ● LAC developments – sign off, consultation,
direct involvement of older children● LAC A&A record limitations – too long, too
bureaucratic, connection to process not always clear,
● caseworker controlled process and outcomes
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There are many voices in children's lives......
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Valuing different voices
● Keeping voices clear and distinct● Accepting conflict ● Clearer decision making
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Analysis and Action
● Child or young person, carer, parent, teachers, counsellors or others, caseworker
● Provide information and ideas● Do it now?● Talk it through? (Review)
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Dimensions: Child/Young Person:
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Identity
Health Education/Employment
Emotions and Behaviour Independence/Self Care
Family & Friends
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CarerFamily & Community
● Physical Care● Nurturing and
Guidance● Acting Protectively● Sustaining Care
● Family relationships● Finances● Community Connections● Accommodation● Legal Matters● Safety
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Building the Tool
● Recognize risks- opening not limiting conversations
● Wording questions ● Less is more ● Road testing– less is still more
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Carers’ Views
●What is going well in the child's education? Think about attendance, progress, friendships,
homework, extra activities, relationships between you and the education program, the child's school reports, and feedback from parent teacher nights
●What do you find most challenging about the child's education? Think about helping with homework, reading with the child, attending school events, and talking positively with the child about going to school
●How are you supporting the child’s education? ●What else could be done over the next 6
months to help with the child's education?
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What is it like when you have contact?
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What have we learnt?
• Keep the child visible
• Focus on what does it mean
• Focus on action• Keep asking why
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Please visit the MyStory booth for further information
Booth 1, Banquet Hall
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