Early Learning Initiative Research on Meitheal Plans in Dublin Mid Leinster Area
"The Early Learning Initiative conducted research to capture parents' feedback on Meitheal plans in the Dublin Mid Leinster area. The study aimed to improve future training for lead practitioners and enhance the effectiveness of Meitheal from parents' perspectives. Findings highlighted challenges, recommendations, and the promotion of Meitheal within the community."
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Your Children, Your Say Alex Alcala Research Lead Early Learning Initiative
Introduction Tusla Commissioned the Early Learning Initiative (ELI) to conduct piece of research Capture the voice of parents whose children have participated in Meitheal plans in the Dublin Mid Leinster Area Purpose of Meitheal Gain an insight into their experiences
Aims & Objectives Aim: That the feedback received will influence the delivery of future training for lead practitioners in the area. Objective 1: To learn how Meitheal can be more effective from the perspective of the parents. Objective 2: To promote Meitheal within the wider community.
Research Process FOCUS GROUP ANALYSIS DEVELOPMENT NCI ETHICS COMMITTEE ONLINE SURVEY
Focus Group 6 participants 1 hour 45 minutes Data recorded and transcribed Braun & Clarke (2006) thematic analysis
Focus Group: Findings Accessing Meitheal Accessing Services Promoting Meitheal Recommendations Stigma Starting and concluding the Meitheal Process Relationships with staff and schools Promoting Meitheal Relationships Stigma
Survey EvaSys online survey software Parents who were undergoing or had completed Meitheal process 23 participants Parent and child s experience of Meitheal Data analysed in Microsoft Excel
Survey: Findings Parent Access to Meitheal Recommendations Youth Experience of Meitheal Participation Outcomes of Meitheal
Limitations Number of participants Self selection Staff engagement
Conclusion Challenges Relationship with schools Accessing urgent services Objective 1: To learn how Meitheal can be more effective from the perspective of the parents. Objective 2: To help promote Meitheal within the wider community.
Acknowledgements Holly Dennehy Kate Darmody Alexandra Alcala L na Cummins Lorraine Doherty Gr inne Finnegan Patricia Scanlon If you have any questions, please contact us at eli@ncirl.ie
