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EVALUATION FOCUS
Positive Possible Selves ( PPS )
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SHORT TERM OBJECTIVES ( ACHIEVED BY JULY 2024 )
1a . Target students are exposed to additional activity above and beyond their standard curriculum which includes new cultural and academic situations 2a . At least 10 % of target students are engaged with activity which promotes self confidence , resilience and decision making 3a . Target students , as part of a sustained and progressive programme , have access to and engage with activities that focus on the development of soft skills 4a . Students report feeling confident that they would succeed / fit in within level 4 study
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EVIDENCE TO GATHER
• Data analysis of SPoC reports and HEAT engagement data
• Data analysis of SPoC reports and HEAT engagement data
• Data analysis of SPoC reports and HEAT engagement data
• Base Line Survey
• Comparison of pre and post activity surveys
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PROGRESSION FRAMEWORK LINKS 1 , 3 , 9 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 18 , 20 , 22 , 29 , 30 , 32 , 36
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MEDIUM TERM OBJECTIVES ( ACHIEVED BY JULY 2025 )
1b . Increase in students ’ confidence in their ability to progress to a Level 4 qualification
2b . Students report an increase in confidence in their ability to make decisions about their next steps
3b . Students can identify the skills they have developed and those they need to develop to succeed in their education and future career choices
36,37 , 38 4b . Students to report an increase within the baseline survey of a sense of belonging within level 4 study
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EVIDENCE TO GATHER
• Comparison and analysis of baseline and follow up surveys and identification of trends supported by activity evaluation reports and case studies
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PROGRESSION FRAMEWORK LINKS
LONG TERM OBJECTIVES
25 , 37 The OfS aim to equip young learners from underrepresented groups to make an informed choice about their options
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in relation to the full range of routes into and through higher education and to minimise the barriers they may face when choosing the option that will unlock their potential , including barriers relating to academic attainment .
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EVIDENCE TO GATHER |
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EVALUATION THEME
Attitudes and Knowledge of Higher Education
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SHORT TERM OBJECTIVES ( ACHIEVED BY JULY 2024 ) 1 . All education professionals within the SUN region to have access to a suite of CPD opportunities to help support HE progression for under-represented groups
2 . The CPD to increase education professionals ’ knowledge of progression routes to level 4 study
3 . XXX education professionals ’ book onto the SUN CPD programme with a XX % conversion
4 . Xx % of education professionals to take part in one CPD opportunity
5 . XX % of education professionals to take part in two or more
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EVIDENCE TO GATHER
1 . Attendance numbers , and postcodes if relevant , for all influencer focus events including project proposal and third sector
2 . Analysis of qualitative data gathered from relevant parent / carer projects and activities
3 . Distribution of Parent Guide resources
4 . Visitor numbers to the parent section on the website
5 . Analysis of attendance data for teacher CPD 6 . Pre and post surveys from events
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MEDIUM TERM OBJECTIVE ( ACHIEVED BY JULY 2025 ) 1 . Influencers show an increased understanding of the benefits of HE 2 . SUN have provided fit for purposes interventions which benefit target influencers ( e . g . CPD accreditation on CPD delivery )
3 . Educational Professionals , Parents and Carers report an increase knowledge of where to seek further information and support related to a young person ’ s progression
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EVIDENCE TO GATHER LONG TERM OBJECTIVE EVIDENCE TO GATHER
1 . Comparison and analysis of data collected across relevant local authority and school-based projects , activities and research
2 . Analysis of pre and post surveys
SUN can understand the current attitudes towards higher education by influencers in target wards and identify action plan
SUN are able to provide a list of suggested interventions that show positive impact and recommend LAs and HEPs to continue providing resource
1 . Qualitative data from focus groups and interviews from influencers , education providers and employers supported by final project evaluation reports outlining outputs and outcomes
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