Sandra felt overall that the contributors to the Pathways programme were excellent and felt that questions from participants were handled particularly well at all stages. She also felt that the timing / structure of the programme was good and facilitated participant involvement. A further interesting point is that Sandra felt that the balance between local and regional / national perspectives within the Pathways Level 3 programme was good – inside, looking outside’. ‘looking Notable impacts and other observations: Sandra has clearly been exposed to a deeper level of knowledge and understanding of key concepts such as community development, social justice and health inequalities as a result of taking part in the Pathways to Health Level 3 programme. She is better able to relate her day to day responsibilities and experience to a theoretical and strategic context and to understand some of the key influences affect the effectiveness of her practice and how she supports the delivery of the project work she has management responsibility for. Her practice as a manager of a programme is underpinned by the idea of a community development approach has been influenced positively. As well as the new learning she has gained, Sandra also felt that aspects of her approach within many of the pieces of work that she was involved in or leading on had been affirmed, for example, working in partnership with others, and this gave her further confidence. Without access to Pathways? In her busy role, Sandra would not have had the opportunity / space to stop, think and learn about some of the key concepts and conditions which influence her day to day work very significantly but which she has not been fully equipped to bring to bear on her work to date. She not have as much information or understanding on important political and practical considerations such as social justice and the factors which influence health inequalities. She would not be able to fulfil her job role, which is intended to be based on a community development approach, as effectively as she now feels she will be able to. Participant Experience - Erin
Sandra felt overall that the contributors to the Pathways programme were excellent and felt that questions from participants were handled particularly well at all stages. She also felt that the timing / structure of the programme was good and facilitated participant involvement. A further interesting point is that Sandra felt that the balance between local and regional / national perspectives within the Pathways Level 3 programme was good – ‘looking inside, looking outside’. Notable impacts and other observations: Sandra has clearly been exposed to a deeper level of knowledge and understanding of key concepts such as community development, social justice and health inequalities as a result of taking part in the Pathways to Health Level 3 programme. She is better able to relate her day to day responsibilities and experience to a theoretical and strategic context and to understand some of the key influences affect the effectiveness of her practice and how she supports the delivery of the project work she has management responsibility for. Her practice as a manager of a programme is underpinned by the idea of a community development approach has been influenced positively. As well as the new learning she has gained, Sandra also felt that aspects of her approach within many of the pieces of work that she was involved in or leading on had been affirmed, for example, working in partnership with others, and this gave her further confidence. Without access to Pathways? In her busy role, Sandra would not have had the opportunity / space to stop, think and learn about some of the key concepts and conditions which influence her day to day work very significantly but which she has not been fully equipped to bring to bear on her work to date. She not have as much information or understanding on important political and practical considerations such as social justice and the factors which influence health inequalities. She would not be able to fulfil her job role, which is intended to be based on a community development approach, as effectively as she now feels she will be able to. Participant Experience - Erin