High quality programmes don’t happen by chance. They are built on robust evidence, purposeful evaluation and confident use of data.
This session explores why evidence based decision making is essential for driving improvement, demonstrating impact and making the case for change.
We will examine how using the right data, in the right way, can move evaluation beyond compliance and towards genuine and meaningful insights. Through practical examples, we will show how evidence can inform strategic decisions, highlight what’s working (and what isn’t), and support continuous improvement across careers programmes.
The session will challenge delegates to reflect on their own use of data and evaluation, building confidence to ask questions, interpret findings meaningfully and use evidence as a powerful tool to influence practice, priorities and outcomes.
By the end of the session, we hope that you will leave with a clearer understanding of how data and evaluation can drive purposeful change, strengthen impact and support high quality careers programmes.
Meet your facilitators
Anna Bradley
Anna is the Outreach and Evaluation Manager for Hello Future, Cumbria’s Uni Connect partnership. She works collaboratively with schools, colleges, employers and community organisations to inspire and support young people as they explore future education and career opportunities.
With more than 25 years’ experience across education, research and community-based programmes, Anna is passionate about widening participation and supporting young people and underrepresented groups to achieve their aspirations, develop confidence and access new opportunities.
She is particularly committed to designing and delivering inclusive, evidence informed initiatives that create meaningful and lasting outcomes for learners and communities throughout Cumbria.
Jo Tate
Jo has over 25 years’ experience in secondary and further education, with a long-standing commitment to careers education and student progression.
Having worked as Assistant Head of Sixth Form at Caldew School and Careers and Employability Lead at Newton Rigg College, she has extensive experience supporting young people with career planning, UCAS applications, and progression routes.
Jo now works strategically with schools to enhance careers provision, helping to improve opportunities and outcomes for learners while responding to local labour market needs.
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