Footnotes
1. A number of other schools have received support through ERP but this provision was not funded by the Scottish Government, therefore is not the subject of this evaluation.
2. Only 12 visits took place in 2006/7 because the Adviser in one school left their post early in the year.
3. Only 6 Advisers were available for interview in 2006/7 as one had left their post early in the year.
4. Note that Advisers work in two schools so they work with the caseloads from 2 schools
5. "In a growing number of schools and non-mainstream centres across the UK, xl clubs target young people facing difficulties in education and work with them on a personal development curriculum that promotes achievement and encourages success" (Princes Trust website).
6. "Activate is designed to deliver an integrated package of support to young people identified as having some issues that may hinder their smooth transition from school to the world of work. Key activities include: a job competency programme; personal development work; enterprise activities; individual mentoring; and support from identified specialist agencies. Ongoing Careers support is then continued for up to a year after programme completion in the school setting." (Smart Consultancy and Eddy Adams Consultants (2005), Careers Scotland Activate Programme 2004/5 Evaluation, p3,).
7. All figures refer to ERP participants from the 13 pilot schools plus 2 additional schools with ERP provision in 2006/7 and 3 additional schools in 2007/8