Appendix 1: Overview of evidence and case studies
Range of evidence from Phase 1
This Phase focused on gathering insights and providing an overview of flexible learning and support. The interviews in particular elicited information on examples of good practice, and confirm/ consolidate criteria for determining good practice and the contextual issues concerning the research topics. This information also highlighted case study candidates for Phase 2.
a) Examination of literature to inform research questions and instruments
b) Electronic pro-forma focussing on criteria for good practice and candidates received from:
Maureen Tait (Falkirk Council)
Judy Waterman (The Scottish Government ( TSG): Youthwork)
John Bisset ( TSG: Parental involvement)
Gill Stewart ( SQA)
Tom Watson (Fairbidge)
Shirley Laing: ( TSG: Looked After Children)
Colin Brown ( TSG: Curriculum for Excellence)
c) 'Informal' information provided via email:
Tom Harrison (Falkirk Council)
d) Semi-Structured interviews focussing on criteria for good practice, key issues and candidates conducted with the following Key Informants:
Melanie Weldon ( TSG : More Choices More Chances Strategy Team)
Peter Hancock ( TSG, Qualifications Assessment & Skills)
Boyd McAdam (Getting it Right for Every Child)
Tam Baillie (Barnardos)
Julie-Ann Jamieson (Careers Scotland)
Chris Sutherland: SQA: More Choices and More Chances
e) Telephone interviews focussing on criteria for good practice, key issues and candidates conducted with the following Key Informants:
Peter Connolly ( HMIE)
Bill Geddes ( HMIE)
Tom Watson (Fairbridge)
Donald Paterson ( SQA)
Phase 2: The Case Studies
Case Study | Model adopted | Sources of evidence |
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1. Falkirk Council | Innovative Council-wide multi-agency approach | Interviews with Head of School Improvement, Secondary Pupil Support Manager, Quality Improvement Officer, Headteacher. Qualitative pupil, parent and employer interviews. Use of internal evaluation findings and documentation |
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2 Kibble School and Centre partnership with Reid Kerr College | Specialist education provision working closely with a local college to meet the needs of vulnerable young people. | Interviews with Depute Headteacher, College lecturers. Use of internal evaluation findings and documentation (Particularly that concerning the views of parents and pupils) |
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4. Lochend School, Easterhouse | School College partnership and development of programme to enhance pupils' opportunities | Interviews with Headteacher, College co-ordinator, visit to various workshops, classrooms, discussion with pupils, group discussion with Employability Skills Group Co-ordinator, Careers representative, Use of internal evaluation findings and documentation. |
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5. Willie Cosh. MPS Construction and Training | Example of private vocational learning provision working with local employers and schools | Interviews with Director and trainers. Observation and discussion with young people. Use of internal evaluation findings and documentation. |
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6. YMCA Scottish Borders | Voluntary organisation providing innovative intensive package model for vulnerable pupils and their families | Interview with strategic representative and local manager. Use of extensive internal evaluation findings and documentation. |
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