Scottish Government

Naureen Ahmad, Scottish Government Justice Analytical Services

ISBN 978 0 7559 9828 9 (Web only publication)
DPPAS 11018

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CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Background
Aims and objectives of the evaluation
Research Methods
Conclusions
Recommendations

1. INTRODUCTION
Background
Aims and objectives of the evaluation
About this report

2. RESEARCH METHODS
Overview
Background
Questionnaires for SoF children, their coaches, parents and unsuccessful young people
Analysis of documentation related to the SoF young people
Interviews with teachers involved with the SoF young people
Observations of SoF sessions
Reflections on the research methods
Consent and Confidentiality
Data Analysis

3. SETTING THE CONTEXT
What is youth diversion and what does it do?
Young people and diversionary initiatives through Cashback
Cashback stakeholders and projects
Aims of the SoF
Selection process
How does the SoF work?
Analysis of documentation related to the SoF children

4. PUPILS' VIEWS ON TAKING PART IN THE SOF
Introduction
Feedback from unsuccessful pupils

5. PARENTS' VIEWS OF THE SOF

6. COACHES' VIEWS OF THE SOF
Criteria for selection

7. INTERVIEWS WITH SCHOOLTEACHERS
Equality and diversity

8. OBSERVATIONS OF THE SOF

9. CONCLUSIONS
Evaluation of delivery and impacts
Impact upon participants
Attendance
Academic performance
Selection process
Unsuccessful pupils

10. RECOMMENDATIONS

REFERENCES

APPENDIX 1: QUESTIONNAIRES FOR SOF PARTICIPANTS

APPENDIX 2: QUESTIONNAIRE FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS

APPENDIX 3: QUESTIONNAIRE FOR SOF COACHES

APPENDIX 4: QUESTIONNAIRE FOR UNSUCCESSFUL PUPILS

The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.