| Description | The evaluation, taking place between September 2004 and August 2005, was examining the views of key stake holders on initial planning and early implementation of the DtS strategy across Scotland. |
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| ISBN | n/a |
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| Official Print Publication Date | March 2006 |
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| Website Publication Date | March 29, 2006 |
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Thomas Spielhofer, Gaby White, Matthew Walker, David Sims, National Foundation for Educational Research
ISBN 0 7559 2993 4
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CONTENTS
Executive Summary
Research Context
Research Findings
Conclusion and Recommendations
Chapter One: Introduction
Background
Aims and Objectives of the Evaluation
Methodology
Structure of the Report
Chapter Two: Literature Review
Selection Criteria
Search Strategy and Methods
Review Process
The Research Evidence
Main Findings and Gaps in the Evidence
Chapter Three: Strategic Perspectives
Rationale
Strengths of the DtS Strategy
Potential Barriers to the Successful Implementation of DtS
Lessons Learned
Main Findings
Chapter Four: The Local Authority Perspective
Strategic and Operational Management of Strategy
Implementation Models
LA Staff Views
Aims and Objectives Of DtS In LAS
Making Links - Interagency Working
Communication Strategies
Supporting Schools and Teachers: Training and Development
Meeting their Targets: Authorities' Progress Towards Implementing
Their Plans
Lessons Learned
Main Findings
Chapter Five: Schools' Experience: Case Study Evidence
Information and Support Provision and Sufficiency
Teachers' Views
Implementation of DtS In Schools - Aims and Approaches
Training and CPD
Inter-Agency Working/Business Engagement
Barriers to Success
Impact Of DtS
Lessons Learned
Main Findings
Chapter Six: Conclusions and Recommendations
References
Appendix 1: LA Plan Analysis Findings
Appendix 2: List of Interview Topics
Appendix 3: Phase 1 - LA Plans Analysis Framework
The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.
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