Mapping “Out-of-School Time” (MOST) Development in Ireland a programme aimed at improving understanding, knowledge and awareness of OST activities. Mapping OST in Ireland
Aim and Objectives of MOST Programme The aim of the project is to generate knowledge of, and increase capacity in, the OST sector in Ireland. It has three main objectives: To examine the extent and nature of OST services in Ireland; To consider it’s effectiveness in addressing educational disadvantage among children; To improve the capacity of the sector by identifying staff training needs and gaps in resource allocations Mapping OST in Ireland
MOST Programme of Work Five Tasks Mapping current provision Research Planning and Impact measurement Training Models of engagement Case Studies; aspects of provision/service Profiling models of best practice Identifying exemplar projects /services /programmes/methodologies Mapping OST in Ireland
MOST Programme Approach Consultation Advisory Group Survey x 3 Thematic Transnational Study Visits Seminars Website Mapping OST in Ireland
MOST Programme: Questions/Observations Clarifications Further information The End Mapping OST in Ireland
On-line, Reports, Seminars Data-Base Survey The extent of provision nationally, Promoters of services, Target group Location of services Funders of these services. The database is a live directory for providers and service users, that Provides information on services, resources, staffing and programmes. Service resources, Staff Programmes Learning methodologies Planning and reviewing practices Practitioners review service against a range of best practice standards that have been identified by the programme. On-line, Reports, Seminars Mapping OST in Ireland