Evaluation and Results
Our vision is a society where every young person has the opportunity to develop the skills and confidence they need to realise their full potential

We are rigorous in monitoring and evaluating our work, not only to ensure that standards are maintained but also constantly to review and improve our service.

Qualitative and quantitative data is collected through a combination of questionnaires (designed by a Great Ormond Street psychologist), Yellis Baseline Data and other indicators such as GCSE results.

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"An excellent programme for enabling students to develop their learning skills and improve their confidence and self esteem. It allows students to feel that they are making decisions about participation for themselves and therefore have a greater commitment to the project. I fully support the programme.
Assistant Head
 
     

 

Latest results – 2006 Programmes

3,900 young people in London Schools and Colleges received Hanover coaching programmes in 2006.  Participants were of mixed ability and included some at the highest risk of exclusion.  Below is a summary of evaluation data from Hanover’s 2006 programmes. 

Each young person completes a self-assessment questionnaire before and after their coaching programme in which they evaluate their own attitudes and behaviour and the programme itself. 

Quantitative Outcomes
  • 83% attended 90% - 100% of sessions   
  • 96% would recommend   
  • 98% achieved their programme goal   
  • 82% programme very good/excellent   
  • 98% enjoyed coaching   
  • 90% improved personal skills
  • 86% improved academic skills   
  • 84% developed clearer idea of future   
  • 98% intend to go to further education   
  • 89% intend to go to university   

    • GCSE Mock Results

    Comparison is made between predicted and actual GCSE mock grades. 

  • 79% of those coached obtained grades higher than predicted

  • only 59% of the control group obtained grades higher than predicted.


    • Qualitative Outcomes

    “I have achieved a lot in this coaching and I think it has worked on every aspect of me, and also helped my studies. It made me feel confident about myself.” Student Client

    "One girl said she would feel like the richest person in the world if she was on time. Through coaching, she has largely managed this problem herself." Teacher

    “I am not afraid to try new things. With my goals I went away and worked on them. I took a step to go and talk to a new person (something I’ve previously avoided) and to find out what I could give my cousin without relying on my mum and dad as usual." Student Client

    “I went away and found out more information about becoming an electrician, and what courses are available to me at college. We worked on a revision plan and a timetable that I have put in place, which is very useful.” Student Client

         
      Independent studies conducted by schools back up Hanover’s own research. For example, one London school study found:
  • 72% of students referred due to behaviour concerns in Year 10 were not referred in Year 11

  • 76% of students improved 1 grade or more on predicted GCSE grades (only 49% in control group)

  • 28% average increase in participants’ attendance at school

  • 71% of participants chose to go on to further education

  • Teachers gave the programme an average rating of 9 /10

  • One Head of Year commented “it has taken a weight of my mind”
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