Evaluation Title

An Evaluation of The Prison Radio Association's Activity: Final Report Year 1

Type of evaluation

Data type Qualitative

Evaluation Focus Impact of arts-based approaches, Impact of programme, Improved model of delivery

Key indicators Impact on Institution, Programme design, Programme integrity, Quality of participatory arts, Relationships with staff, Sustainability

Project outputs Accreditation, Arts-based workshops

Research limitations Pilot programme

Summary of evaluation

Evaluation of a two-week taster course in radio production for delivery in a number of prisons across the West Midlands - part of a strategic three-year activity plan (2007- 2009) - it identifies key factors for success, best practice and for staff training to develop Prison Radio wider across the prison estate.

Project description

In 2007, the Prison Radio Association and partners developed a two week taster course in radio production for delivery in six prisons across the West Midlands, entitled: the West Midlands Prison Radio Taster Project. The course was delivered to 29 learners, of whom over 50% had been unemployed for more than 3 years.

Key Quote

The project successfully raised awareness of and interest in utilising radio training as a resource through which basic skills can be improved and three of the four establishments in which the project ran are taking radio training forward within their existing educational provision.


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