GATHERING INFORMATION FOR NEEDS ANALYSIS

GATHERING INFORMATION FOR NEEDS ANALYSIS

1. A needs assessment is the process of systematically collecting and analysing information in order to identify who is at risk, why, and what can be done about it.

2. Primary information

   • Interviews
   • Surveys
   • Observation
   • Language Samples
   • Expectations
   • Focus Groups

3. Secondary Information

   • Documents
   • Literature

4. Analysis of Data

   • Collate data
     • On completion of data collection the entire teams should assist in analysing
   • Identify trends
     • Identify what is happening to whom. If you have gathered qualitative data you should also be able to identify why this is happening and possibly be able to state what factors promote risk-taking
   • Summarise data
     • Present data in an accessible manner. Using charts and tables may make it easier for the reader to identify trends. Reports should be as short as possible.