Evaluation of the Alternative Provision Innovation Fund

A process and outcomes evaluation of the Alternative Innovation Fund projects on both a thematic and individual project level. The contractor shall support projects on self-evaluation, conduct qualitative case study research within projects, including surveys with pupils and parents/carers, and run regular pulse surveys with projects and partner organisations. The contractor shall also conduct analysis on the potential benefits of successful reintegration-focused projects and identify opportunities for structured observation and/or videography. The contractor shall run three events for funded projects and their strategic partners to learn from each other and the evaluation and shall host two webinar sessions to present evaluation findings to external audiences. They shall also produce three 'what works' evidence briefings based on the themes of the Fund.