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Attainment Scotland Fund evaluation - voice of children and young people: thematic evaluation report 2024
This report maps out children and young people’s engagement in decision-making across the Scottish Attainment Challenge to assess the extent that children and young people are engaged in decision-making; how this differs across schools and local authorities, and what is working well.
Summary of thematic evidence
Overall, the evidence considered suggests:
- A range of activity to engage children and young people in decision-making across the Scottish Attainment Challenge are in progress;
- Some activity is specific to the Scottish Attainment Challenge, but much is part of wider work around engaging children and young people in decision-making within local areas;
- Action is taking place at a range of levels, including for example Participatory Budgeting utilised within schools in relation to the Pupil Equity Fund (PEF). Activity through Scottish Attainment Challenge National Programmes also provides a key route;
- Good practice is developing, utilising work initiated through the Scottish Attainment Challenge National Programmes, through local authorities and other settings;
- Resources to support children and young people’s engagement in decision-making in relation to the Scottish Attainment Challenge are also developing.
Contact
Email: socialresearch@gov.scot
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