Tuesday 7 September 2010

Evaluation of Enterprise Education in England

a Research Report from the Department for Employment (formerly the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DFE-RR015)

The report:
  • reviews the impact of the Enterprise Education programme in secondary schools in England, which aimed to help young people be creative and innovative

  • presents a national picture of the range of Enterprise Education provision

  • explores how schools are using the Enterprise Education funding, the value added to the experiences of pupils and the potential longer-term benefits for the economy

  • outlines the policy context behind Enterprise Education

  • considers the impact of Enterprise Education on:
    – the development of pupils’ skills and understanding
    – pupils’ aspirations, motivation and attendance
    – staff motivation and understanding, and
    – the enhancement of pupils’ knowledge and understanding of enterprise

  • sets out the critical success factors in facilitating good enterprise provision, looking in particular at:
    – school culture
    – allocation of time and the curriculum, and
    – activities on the ground

  • reviews the schools’ use of funding and the perceptions of the potential value of ring-fencing the School Development Grant

Access the full report (PDF 118pp)



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