1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. MOST Programme Approach
Consultation
Advisory Group
Survey x 3
Thematic Transnational Study Visits
Seminars
Website
Mapping OST in Ireland

5. MOST Programme: Questions/Observations Clarifications
Further information
The End
Mapping OST in Ireland

6. 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