Carolyn Black, Amy Homes, Mark Diffley, Kate Sewel & Vickie Chamberlain, Ipsos MORI Scotland
ISBN 978 0 7559 7851 9 (Web only publication)
ISSN 0950 2254
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This is accompanied by Research Findings 56/2010.
CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 INTRODUCTION
2 METHODOLOGY
Aims and objectives of the research
Mapping phase
Stakeholder research phase
Case study schools
Comparison Schools
Quantitative research
Financial analysis
3 DEPLOYMENT OF CAMPUS OFFICERS
Decisions behind deployment
Key aims & objectives of deploying campus officers
Recruiting campus officers
Permanency of post
4 THE ROLE OF CAMPUS OFFICERS IN SCHOOLS
Working in the school and in the community
Behaviour management
5 THE IMPACT AND EFFECTIVENESS OF CAMPUS OFFICERS
Success Criterion 1: Improved the pupils' relationship with the police
Success Criterion 2: Acted as a positive role model to pupils
Success Criterion 3: Improved information sharing between police and education staff
Success Criterion 4: Reduced the following types of behaviour in school and/or in the local community:
Success Criterion 5: Increased the feeling of safety at school for pupils and/or staff
Success Criterion 6: Improved the way complaints made by the local community about pupils are handled
The shared campus officer model
Views on universal and selective deployments
Alternative indicators: Attendance and exclusions data
6 FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Financial Analysis
How are campus officers being funded?
The cost-effectiveness of campus officers
7 RECOMMENDATIONS/GOOD PRACTICE
8 APPENDIX
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