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Evaluation of the generations together programme – learning so far
Year of publication: 2011Authors: Crowther, Kathryn; Merrill, Kerry
Publisher: Department for Education
Summary:
This report presents the findings from the evaluation of the Generations Together Demonstrator programme. This study was undertaken by York Consulting LLP on behalf of the then Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) – now the Department for Education.
The overarching aims of the evaluation were to:
- undertake a robust assessment of the effectiveness of intergenerational practice in improving individual’s attitudes and behaviours towards other generations;
- provide a greater understanding of the key challenges and critical success factors for the effective implementation and delivery of intergenerational practice, particularly in terms of partnership working;
- undertake a cost effectiveness assessment of each of the projects.
Mentoring and befriending projects were included in the programme.
Link to download: www.education.gov.uk/publications/eOrderingDownload/DFE-RR082.pdf
