Attainment Scotland Fund Evaluation - Families and Communities

This report presents evidence from the evaluation of the Attainment Scotland Fund (ASF) to show how approaches to family and community support and engagement have developed and been embedded in schools and local authorities as a result of funding.

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Learning does not start nor stop at the school gates, and some of the factors that can influence the outcomes of children and young people are in the family and community.

In recognition of this, school engagement with families and communities has been a key feature of the Scottish Attainment Challenge. Evaluation evidence shows a developing picture of engagement with and support for families and communities over the years of the Evaluation. From an early focus on interventions to the development of local authority wide approaches, there is an evolving picture of support.

This report presents evidence from the Evaluation of the Attainment Scotland Fund (ASF) to show how approaches to family and community engagement have developed and been embedded in schools and local authorities as a result of funding.

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