Evaluations

Breaking Down Walls - The Good Vibrations Project in Prison

This study looked at the educational benefits of taking part in Good Vibrations, setting its work in the context of prison education in the UK. It also assessed the value-for-money of Good Vibrations courses.The evaluation was specifically commissioned to build upon two earlier evaluations undertaken by Good Vibrations themselves (see ... read on →

Authors David Wilson, Matt Logan (Birmingham City University)

Published 2006

Artform Music

Organisation Good Vibrations   Project venues Brixton , Peterborough

Participant type Male and Female Adult Offenders

Sample size: 42

Serious Play: an evaluation of arts activities in Pupil Referral Units and Learning Support Units

The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation commissioned the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) to conduct research into the effects and effectiveness of arts projects in PRUs and LSUs. The study was also to consider the distinctive contribution that arts activities (as compared with other curriculum experiences) might make to pupils’ educational, ... read on →

Authors Caroline Gulliver, Kay Kinder, Anne Wilkin (National Foundation for Educational Research)

Published 2005

Artform Multi-Arts

Organisation Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

Participant type Male and Female Child School pupils, Male and Female Adult Staff

Sample size: 49

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