National Evaluation of Determined to Succeed - Phase 2: Early Impact Across Scotland

DescriptionThe Phase 2 study was commissioned with both a quantitative and qualitative focus, to examine and measure the effectiveness of DtS in bringing about attitudinal and cultural changes and to evaluate its success in delivering national recommendations.
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Official Print Publication DateMarch 2007
Website Publication DateMarch 06, 2007

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CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
Background
Study Aims and Objectives
Study Programme and Research Design
Report Structure
Summary Points from Chapter One

CHAPTER TWO: THE LOCAL AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Overview of Chapter
Findings from 'Second Round' of LA / EDO Consultations
Findings Specific to Each of the Local Authorities
Summary Points from Chapter Two

CHAPTER THREE: TEACHER, PARENT & PUPIL SURVEYS
The Index of Enterprising Attitudes and Behaviour Concept
Summary Points from Chapter Three

CHAPTER FOUR: HEADTEACHER PERSPECTIVES
Overview of Head Teacher Telephone Interviews
Overview of Headteacher Web Survey
Summary Points from Chapter Four

CHAPTER FIVE: SCHOOL CASE STUDY THEMES
Background
Overview of Chapter
Theme 1: Definitions and Views of DtS
Theme 2: How Schools Approach DtS
Theme 3: Partnerships
Theme 4: Monitoring and Evaluation of DtS
Theme 5: Barriers and Challenges
Theme 6: Achieving Outcomes
Case Study Examples
Summary Points from Chapter Five

CHAPTER SIX: THE SCHOOL PERSPECTIVE - SECONDARY, PRIMARY AND SPECIAL SCHOOLS
Secondary Schools and DtS
Primary Schools and DtS
Special Schools and DtS
Summary Points from Chapter Six

CHAPTER SEVEN: CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Background
Conclusions
Study Recommendations

APPENDIX A: RESEARCH TOOLS

APPENDIX B: LOCAL AUTHORITY FINDINGS

APPENDIX C: HEAD TEACHER SUMMARY

APPENDIX D: SURVEY METHODOLOGY - TEACHERS, PARENTS, PUPILS

APPENDIX E: DETAILED SURVEY FINDINGS

Related Links:

Determined to Succeed web page:

http://www.determinedtosucceed.co.uk

Columba 1400: HeadTeacher Academy: Developing EnterpriseCulture:

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2005/03/20533/50072

A Qualitative Assessment of the Impact of Enterprisein Education and the Determined to Succeed Strategy on Business:

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2005/08/10114456/44568

Enterprise in Education: SME Survey:

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library5/lifelong/eess-00.asp

The National Evaluation of Determined to Succeed (DtS) Phase 1 - Early Implementation Processes Across Scotland:

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/03/27152939/0

The nature and implications of the part time employment of secondary school students

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/11/10143236/0

DtS and young people at risk of becoming NEET

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/05/30134334/0

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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