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Section A The Research: Background and Methodology
Structure of Section A
A.1 The issue of school pupils' part-time employment has in the past received limited attention from researchers and policy makers. Against this background this research represents a major change in emphasis. Within the UK it is the first large scale study of this particular type of employment to be commissioned by government.
A.2 We start in chapter 1 by providing a brief explanation of process leading up to the commissioning of the research and we outline the specific aims and objectives of the research. We then review such research evidence as does exist, paying specific attention to any research that has taken place in the UK. This review, while drawing attention to existing findings, highlights the potential gaps in knowledge and provides a rationale for the objectives of the present research.
A.3 One specific objective of this research is to consider the issue of recognition of part-time employment in the context of educational and enterprise goals. In chapter 1 we also outline the framework within which this objective will be discussed. This takes the form of outlining a number of alternative models of recognition of pupils' part-time work in their schooling. In total five models are outlined, however, these are neither exhaustive nor mutually exclusive.
A.4 In chapter 2 we focus on the methodology adopted. We outline the various elements within the research project and provide specific details on the data collecting techniques. As this chapter demonstrates, the research includes a number of discrete elements drawing upon quantitative and qualitative approaches. Throughout the report we draw on the evidence from this wide range of sources but do not detail all of the findings from them. Full reports of the different studies conducted within the overall research are contained in Appendix G: Reports and Working Papers.
A.5 We also identify and explain the key terms and variables used in the research.
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