Evaluations

Review of "Family Man" - an intervention provided by Safe Ground

This review, by the Commissioning Strategies Group (CSG) of NOMS, examines the elements of the programme design and delivery of the Safe Ground 'Family Man' propgramme in relation to CSG standards for effective interventions. It covers:

  • Description of the programme - aims and objectives
  • Evidence base of theoretical orientation, goals ... read on →

    Authors Janet Creighton, Adrian Smith (Commissioning Strategies Group, NOMS)

    Published August 2011

    Artforms Drama, Multi-Arts

    Organisation Safe Ground

    • Serious Play: an evaluation of arts activities in Pupil Referral Units and Learning Support Units

    The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation commissioned the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) to conduct research into the effects and effectiveness of arts projects in PRUs and LSUs. The study was also to consider the distinctive contribution that arts activities (as compared with other curriculum experiences) might make to pupils’ educational, ... read on →

    Authors Caroline Gulliver, Kay Kinder, Anne Wilkin (National Foundation for Educational Research)

    Published 2005

    Artform Multi-Arts

    Organisation Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

    Participant type Male and Female Child School pupils, Male and Female Adult Staff

    Sample size: 49

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