Attainment Scotland Fund 2022 to 2026 evaluation: analytical plan - year 1 (2022/23)

First annual evaluation plan for the Attainment Scotland Fund (ASF) 2022-26 which covers 2022-23, the first year of the refreshed Scottish Attainment Challenge. This is a companion document to the ASF Evaluation Strategy 2022-26, published in November 2022.


Section 2: Overview of the Analytical Plan

In order to address each of the four key evaluation strands over the duration of the Evaluation Strategy 2022-26, we have developed a high level overview of the analytical plan. This is outlined in Figure 1. The detail of analytical activity during each year will be determined in line with the adaptive and flexible approach proposed in the Evaluation Strategy.

Figure 1: Analytical Plan - Years 1 to 5 Overview

Evaluation Strand

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

1. Process

Process

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Embedded processes

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Summative processes and implementation

2. Thematic

2.1 Readiness to Learn – scoping/ literature review

2.1 Readiness to Learn – research

Continuation /identification of emerging themes and priorities for thematic focus

1. 2.2 Families and Communities

Continuation /identification of emerging themes and priorities for thematic focus

1. 2.3 Voice

2.3 Voice

Continuation/identification of emerging themes and priorities for thematic focus

3. NIF Reporting

Annual reporting

Annual reporting

Annual reporting

Annual reporting

Annual reporting

4. Impact

Impact Feasibility Study

Impact study/studies (to be determined following Impact Feasibility Study)

Contact

Email: Fiona.Wager@gov.scot

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