National Evaluation of Inclusiveness Projects and All-Age Guidance Initiative
Contractor: Segal Quince Wickstead
Due Date: June 2004
Contact: Kesi Madendran [0141 2425454]
This study provides a detailed evaluation of these important initiatives aimed at assisting people to enter appropriate education, training or employment. Public Internet Access Points Initiative Evaluation
Contractor: Hall Aitken Associates
Due Date: March 2004
Contact: Ian Binnie [0141 242 5463]
The overall aim of the research is to assess the extent to which the Public Internet Access Points (PIAP) initiative meets its objectives and contributes to the broader 'digital inclusion' objectives of the Executive. The primary aim of the evaluation is to determine how effective PIAPs have been in increasing public access to the internet, benefits to the individual and the community will also be examined. The methodology includes mystery shopping, interviewer visits, surveys of hosts and users, and street surveys in PIAP localities. Low Attainers and Entry into the Labour Market
Contractor: Dr Linda Croxford, Centre for Educational Sociology, University of Edinburgh
Due Date: September 2003
Contact: Vivian Leacock [0141 242 0260]
The study will provide further analysis of the careers of young people leaving school with low levels of attainment, using data from the Scottish School Leavers Survey (SSLS). Modern Apprenticeships: Completion Rates
Contractor: Centre for Research in Lifelong Learning, Glasgow Caledonian University
Due Date: October 2003
Contact: Louise Lane [0141 242 0262]
This research will look closely at wide-ranging reasons why a significant number of young people do not complete the Modern Apprenticeship qualification, and how the scheme can be improved to attract and keep high numbers of apprentices until completion of the training. Evaluation of the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) Pilots in Scotland (Phase 2)
Contractor: Croxford L, Howieson C, Provan F and Ozga, J: CES, Edinburgh University
Due Date: July 2004
Contact: Vivian Leacock [0141 242 0261]
Phase 2 of the evaluation aims to examine the impact of EMAs on participation and attainment in post 16 education especially amongst young people from low income families. The pilot areas include East Ayrshire, Dundee, Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire. Motivations to Learn
Due Date: September 2003
Contact: Vivian Leacock [0141 242 0261]
As part of the Executive's commitment in its Lifelong Learning Strategy (February 2003) to develop its evidence base on motivations to learn and barriers to participation, this paper aims to explore the various factors determining individuals' participation in learning. Evaluation of Digital Learning Communities Initiative
Contractor: DTZ Pieda and NFO System Three
Due Date: August 2003
Contact: Ian Binnie [0141 242 5463]
The Digital Communities initiative is one of four components of the Scottish Executive's Digital Inclusion Strategy. It is intended to tackle digital inclusion by creating 'digital communities' in two deprived areas in Scotland, selected after a competition between local authorities. The evaluation will be concerned with the process of implementation and delivery, with the outcomes obtained, and with the sustainability of any change produced. National Evaluation of the Supporting Young People into Employment Initiative
Contractor: Segal Quince Wickstead
Due Date: March 2004
Contact Kesi Mahendran [0141 242 5454]
This study is evaluating small-scale supported employment projects and the potential for this model to be used with the inclusiveness project client groups. |