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National Evaluation of Determined to Succeed - Phase 1: Early Implementation Processes across Scotland September 2004 to August 2005

DescriptionThe 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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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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