How He Pikorua is evidence-informed
We use ‘The Informed Practice Models’ three circles of evidence (Macfarlane and Macfarlane, 2013) to decide which interventions are presented as options to the whānau, educators and other team members.
Supports are targeted through evidence-informed practice in areas they are most needed – investing in well-being for mokopuna and their whānau.
Practitioners implement evidenced-based learning, well-being and behaviour interventions with fidelity, and evaluate their processes and impacts to inform future planning.
Examples of this principle in practice
Practitioners ensure that whānau perspectives are valued.
The rationale for doing an assessment is included in plans and clearly communicated to all involved. Formative and pre-post evaluation tools are used for ongoing monitoring.
Practitioners discuss potential assessments to avoid unnecessary duplications.
Supports used are based on evidence from practice and research, including ‘Prevent, Teach, Reinforce’, ‘Mellow Parenting’, ‘Circle of Well-being and Achievement’, and ‘Incredible Years Parent/Teacher/SENCO/Autism’.
Fidelity checklists are used to support implementation of systemic change within an education setting.
Supervision and practice supports focus on exploring evidence-informed practice.