Online
Members onlyDrawing on work undertaken across the UK by Boys’ Impact, this session will introduce the complex interplay of challenges facing young working-class men as they negotiate their identities in compulsory education
Online
Members onlyDr Eileen Pollard will explore the development and implementation of the Curriculum Design for Addressing Awarding Gaps framework at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Online 13.00 - 15.00
Members onlyThis session, for those new to evaluation or access and participation, will explore how the NERUPI framework, underpinning theory, and resources, support outcome and process evaluation. There will be a particular focus on the role of participant data in informing evaluation of whether activities are achieving the learning objectives within a NERUPI framework approach.
Online 13.00 - 15.00
Members onlyThis session, for evaluators and managers, will focus on different methods of evaluation which emphasise the potential for student empowerment, for example through creative methods. It will be an opportunity to showcase approaches and discuss the implications for evaluation and practice.
Hybrid
Members onlyThere is a call for greater rigour and transparency in evaluation for widening participation and equity initiatives but external scrutiny does not automatically translate into better practice. Peer Evaluation provides opportunities for external feedback and objectivity from colleagues with similar challenges and expertise. Supported by a carefully designed curriculum, resources and expert team, participation in the course benefits both individuals and organisations.
Online 13.00 - 15.00
Members onlyThis session, for evaluators and managers, will consider how evaluation of the impact of intervention strategies is being taken forward within the context of Access and Participation Plans. It will consider the approaches to outcome and impact evaluation, and the methods being used in different contexts, and lessons learnt for ongoing evaluation practice.
Online 13.00 - 15.00
Members onlyThis session, for those new to evaluation or access and participation, will consider evaluation approaches to raising attainment initiatives. It will focus on practitioner-led approaches to measuring raising attainment initiatives and lessons learnt.