Dr Viv Wylie, Consultant, Action on Access ... - Universities UK

Lessons forOutreach• Build in evaluation from the outset: define what you want toknow and what evidence you will require• Focus on the learner and on attitudinal change together witheffectiveness of activities. Track where possible. Usequalitative evidence to link interventions with raisedaspirations and attainment.• Target stringently – enlist help of schools to refine targeting atpupil level• Evaluate partnerships and positive change within schoolcultures• Explore the Aimhigher thesis that more participation leads togreater improvement in attainment• Remember that evaluation takes time to deliver useful results.