Evaluation of Jobcentre Plus Support for Schools Programme: Pathfinder Evaluation

The document is an evaluation of the Jobcentre Plus Support for Schools programme in England, which aims to help students at risk of unemployment by offering career advice and support through Jobcentre Plus advisers and employer networks. The evaluation, conducted by Kantar Public, used a qualitative approach with 43 interviews to assess effectiveness and identify improvements. The programme was well-received for its free services and local labor market insights, but faced challenges like awareness, capacity, and the need for tailored support. Recommendations for the national rollout include early local partner engagement, adviser training, and customization to local school needs. The programme's positive impact on preparing students for employment was noted, with further evaluation to follow after its 2017 national rollout. **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: Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: Department for Work and Pensions
• Evaluation types: Process evaluation
• Process methods: Focus groups or group interviews
• 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: December 2016

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