1st Edition

The Evaluator's Cookbook Exercises for participatory evaluation with children and young people

By Angus McCabe, Katrice Horsley Copyright 2008
64 Pages
by Routledge

64 Pages
by Routledge

64 Pages
by Routledge

Participation is a vital element of working with children and young people – ensuring that services are meeting their needs as well as promoting citizenship, resilience and general well-being. The Evaluator’s Cookbook contains 21 participatory evaluation exercises for use with children, young people and families/community groups. Attractively and clearly presented, the exercises are very... Read more

Introduction  1. Starters [warm-up exercises]  2. Main Courses [more substantial exercises]  3. Puddings [rounding-off exercises]

Biography

Angus McCabe is a Senior Research Fellow in the Institute for Applied Social Studies at the University of Birmingham and an independent trainer. His background is in play and, more recently, community development in the UK and Eastern Europe. Katrice Horsley is a Freelance Narrative Consultant who specialises in using story in a variety of development settings.

"Every Child Matters (Children Act, 2004) says that all children and young people should "make a positive contribution": engage in decision making through participation and evaluation. This cookbook is a must for all practitioners working to meet that aim."

Debra Gibbs, Director of Fostering Support and Participation Lead, Hampshire Children's Fund

"Its great to find something written and set out in such a clear, straightforward and accessible way."

Ruth Spencer, Independent Dance Artist

"With this Cookbook to hand, it will be difficult for anyone to argue that children cannot be engaged creatively with services. There are lots of ideas and the 'ingredients' at the end and on the associated website make it easy to get started. Some of the recipes could easily be adapted for adults too."

Marilyn Taylor, University of the West of England