An introduction to What Works Scotland’s lessons for public service reform in Scotland, published at the conclusion of the four-year programme, and the report to download.
Children and young people: using research and evidence to make change happen
This seminar shared the most recent insights and learning on what works in place-based approaches to improving outcomes for children and young people, drawing on findings from two What Works centres: What Works Scotland and the Wales Centre for Public Policy.
Academic innovation and capacity-building – our impact
The impact of What Works Scotland on universities and academic research.
Research for Change – Beyond What Works
Conference exploring the role and use of data and evidence as key components in the development, design and delivery of good public services.
An outcome-focused evaluation of High Life: Highland’s Falls Prevention Programme
An outcome-focused evaluation of High Life Highland’s programme to prevent falls by older adults.
Making data meaningful: Evidence use in a community planning partnership in Scotland
Case study report that highlights the complex and diverse ways in which public services use evidence in decision-making processes using information gathered from a Scottish community planning partnership.
Research, collaboration and inspection: towards a research-informed system
In this seminar Professor Daniel Muijs, Head of Research at OfSTED, spoke about encouraging the development of evidence-informed approaches across the education sector.
Blog: What key Evidence to Action resources are available for public service reform?
Karen Seditas offers an overview in May 2016 of What Works Scotland knowledge partners’ resources for Evidence to Action (E2A).
Blog: Creating an Evidence Bank for Public Service Reform
Karen Seditas and Sarah Morton share details of the What Works Scotland Evidence Bank being developed from January 2015 to support the use of evidence in public service reform.
Evidence to Action: what works for public service reform
Seminar to present key What Works Scotland learnings from Evidence to Action projects and practical advice and tools for incorporating the use of evidence in decision-making and public service delivery.