Gathering and using evidence in practice: the DEEP principles

3^rd July 09.30-12.30 (online) Free
30 places are available in this session. Places will be allocated on a first come, first allocated basis.

What is DEEP? 
DEEP is a co-production approach to gathering, exploring, and using diverse types of evidence in learning and development using story and dialogue-based methods. 

Gathering and using evidence is easier said than done.

Gathering and using evidence in learning and development is widely promoted but difficult to achieve. Simplistic approaches to evidence-based practice that do not take account of context often fail. There are increasing calls for human-centred rather than process-driven approaches. The DEEP approach is a human-centred approach that supports evidence informed practice, overcoming some of the challenges of more simplistic approaches.

What the session will cover.  
This session introduces people to the eight principles that underpin the DEEP approach. An understanding of these principles helps people to set the stage for gathering and using evidence. The principles also prepare people to use a range of DEEP methods that are shared in other sessions and on the DEEP course.  

Who might benefit from the session?

This session will benefit people working in social care who are involved in gathering and using evidence in learning and development. As an understanding of the DEEP approach is included in Levels 4 and 5 of the Health and Social Care Qualifications, this session is also useful for students and trainers involved in these qualifications.   

Further information about the session.

If you would like to find out more about the session, please contact Nick Andrews at: n.d.andrews@swansea.ac.uk