John Flint, Joe Crawford, Sadie Parr and Ryan Powell
Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Stirling
ISBN 978 0 7559 7789 5 (Web only publication)
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CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Background
Aims and objectives of the evaluation
Research methods
Main findings
Recommendations
1 INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Drug and alcohol misuse in Scotland
Scottish Government funding for the two projects
Aims and objectives of the evaluation
About this report
2 RESEARCH METHODS
Overview
Literature and web reviews
Surveys of football clubs in Scotland and England
Analysis of project documentation and teaching materials
Interviews and informal focus group
Observations of teaching and coaching sessions
Project management
Reflections on the research methods
3 DRUGS POLICY AND EDUCATION IN SCOTLAND
Introduction
Drugs and alcohol education for young people in Scotland
The approach to drugs and alcohol education in and outwith schools
Existing evaluation evidence about drugs and alcohol services in Scotland
Evaluating cost effectiveness
Existing evidence about drugs education in and outwith Scottish schools
The use of outside agencies
Drugs education outwith schools
Evidence and principles of effectiveness in drugs education in schools
Summary
4 FOOTBALL CLUBS' INVOLVEMENT IN HEALTHY LIFESTYLES EDUCATION IN SCOTLAND AND ENGLAND
Introduction
National initiatives
Results from the survey of Scottish football clubs
Projects including drugs education
Healthy eating and healthy lifestyles projects
Other projects
The impacts of football clubs' projects
Evidence from English Football League clubs
Summary
5 CELTIC AGAINST DRUGS
Introduction
Background
Aims and rationales
Targeting and diversity
Organisation, management and internal evaluation
Training, expertise and partnership
The quality and effectiveness of education
Project outcomes
Value for money
Summary
6 RANGERS POSITIVE CHOICES
Introduction
Background
Aims and rationales
Targeting and diversity
Organisation, management and internal evaluation
Training, expertise and partnership
The quality and effectiveness of education
Project outcomes
Value for money
Summary
7 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Introduction
Evaluation of delivery and impacts
Comparative effectiveness
Comparing the projects to alternative delivery models
Value for money
Funding and partnership considerations
Recommendations
REFERENCES
ANNEX 1: SURVEY OF SCOTTISH FOOTBALL CLUBS
ANNEX 2: PARTICIPATING PRIMARY SCHOOLS
ANNEX 3: CLASS TEACHER INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
ANNEX 4: FURTHER INFORMATION ON FOOTBALL CLUB INITIATIVES
Introduction
National football initiatives in Scotland
Survey of SPL and SFL clubs
Projects Delivered by SPL and SFL clubs
Projects including drugs education
Projects Aimed at Healthy Eating and Lifestyles
Other Projects
National initiatives in England
Survey of English Premier League clubs
The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.