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CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
Aims and Objectives
Context
Method
Interpretation of Data and Research Limitations
Report Outline
CHAPTER 2 - EMA PROCESSES
Introduction
Clackmannanshire
Dundee
Glasgow
Inverclyde
North Lanarkshire
FE Colleges
Summary of Key Points
CHAPTER 3 - AWARENESS AND EXPERIENCE OF THE EMA
Introduction
S3 and S4 Pupils
EMA Non-Recipients
EMA Recipients
Summary of Key Points
CHAPTER 4 - THE IMPACT OF THE EMA
Introduction
Young People's Choices and Pathways
The Effect of the EMA
Proposed Changes
Summary of Key Points
CHAPTER 5 - OVERALL SUMMARY
EMA Promotion and Young People's Awareness
EMA Management and Monitoring
The Experiences of EMA Recipients
The Impact of the EMA
Young People's Decision Making
EMA and NEET
REFERENCES
ANNEX 1 RESEARCH TOOLS
ANNEX 2 DATA TABLES
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Appreciation is extended to the members of the research advisory group for their input and observations during the research.
Sincere thanks to staff and pupils in the pilot school and the 29 participatory schools and colleges for their time and effort to accommodate and contribute to the research.
The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.