Thomas P. Broughan
Question:97. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the review of Youthreach will be completed and published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40496/18]
View answerThursday, 4 October 2018
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Under the Further Education and Training (FET) Strategy (2014-2019), SOLAS committed to commissioning a series of independent evaluations of key elements of FET provision to ensure that they are effective in delivering the objectives of the programme for learners. The Youthreach evaluation is one of this series of evaluations. This evaluation will examine the outputs and outcomes of the Youthreach programme (delivered in Youthreach Centres and Community Training Centres) and the effectiveness of this provision. The report will also make recommendations on how the programme can be developed in the future.
Following a competitive tendering process, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) were commissioned by SOLAS to undertake the evaluation. ESRI began their research in September 2017 and SOLAS expect to receive a final report shortly. Publication will take place once SOLAS and my Department have had an opportunity to consider and respond to the recommendations.