Supported by the Department for Education Lifelong Learning and Skills
Tools for Assessing and Evidencing Achievement and Progress
This section comprises tools that are of a generic nature which can be applied in a range of learning contexts.
Learners' Records of Achievement and Progress
A range of generic tools for learners to record their progress and achievement.
Paper free approaches to RARPA - using Digital Media
This section explores ways in which simple and accessible digital technologies can be used to replace paper documentation.
Measuring Soft Outcomes: a WEFO Research Report -June 2006
This report presents the findings of a research project undertaken to explore methodology for measuring 'soft' outcomes. The study sampled projects under the East Wales Objective 3 Programme and Equal Community Initiative, both co-financed by the European Social Fund (ESF) in Wales. Useful illustrations of the use of a range of tools and pertinent recommendations.
Catching Confidence - Evidencing Changes in Learners' Confidence
A Personal Growth Barometer
An Excel table and charts to enable the measuring of personal development gained during a programme working with a group which included single fathers, ex-offenders and long-term unemployed, many with basic skills needs. (Hull CVS)
Bull's Eye - A Visual/Graphical Method of Recording Achievement
A very user friendly technique used in Kent's Family Learning programmes.
Rickter Scale: a tool for Measuring Distance Travelled and Soft Outcomes
Spirit Level - a Tool for Measuring and Assessing Quality of Life
SpiritLevel is a useful and reliable tool that measures and assesses quality of life across a broad range of users, thus enabling soft outcome or distance travelled to be successfully monitored.
Measuring distance travelled in a learning session
