Fair Start Scotland Evaluation Report 2: Local Area Case Studies - November 2019

This document describes a summary of the evaluation of the Fair Start Scotland (FSS) program, which is designed to assist individuals with significant barriers to employment. The evaluation, conducted by Rocket Science UK Ltd., Blake Stevenson, and the Institute of Employment Studies, employed a case study approach in three localities, utilizing data analysis and stakeholder interviews. The findings reveal that FSS has had a generally positive impact, but faces challenges such as inconsistent provider-partner relationships, funding limitations, and the need for flexibility to support participants' complex circumstances. Recommendations include refining the payment model and improving coordination between providers and government agencies. The evaluation's purpose is to guide the design of future Scottish Government employability services, with a focus on fair work and dignity. The document also notes that the content is part of a social research series by the Scottish Government, available under the Open Government Licence, and the opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of the Scottish Government or its ministers. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: The Scottish Government (The Scottish Government)
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Process evaluation
• Process methods: Case studies
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: October 2019

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes