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Paul Hamlyn Foundation Evaluation Resource Pack

Jointly published by NIACE and the Paul Hamlyn Foundation

The Paul Hamlyn Foundation Evaluation Resource Pack, published in association with the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, has been written for workers and volunteers in the voluntary sector to help with evaluating their work. It considers the different kinds of evaluation that can take place, and what kinds of evidence can be used.

Jane Thompson has explained the main aspects of evaluation in simple terms, and has provided examples of best practice. She suggests that early planning is essential for best results, and describes a range of methods and ideas – from surveys and questionnaires to storyboards, blogs and graffiti walls – that are suitable for different needs. Gathering evidence, report-writing, sustainability and other topics are covered in clear language, making this beautifully illustrated publication not only practical and useful, but also a real pleasure to read.

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NIACE Training Course - Evaluation Matters: Training and resources to make a difference
This one-day training workshop will introduce participants to the Evaluation Resource Pack and some of its methods, with the aim of supporting better and more participative and democratic practices.

The training encourages positive approaches to evaluation and its purposes, so that project staff and volunteers can do the best job possible for those they work with. Taking time to focus on what works well, what needs changing, and what has come as a surprise, all adds to the learning and staff development of both small and larger organisations.

The evidence collected in the evaluation process can of course be invaluable for further fund raising, lobbying and campaigning for the issues and the people that projects care about.

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