
ESS Support Guide 5.1: Getting the best from an external evaluation
This guide covers how you can get the best from an external evaluation.
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ESS Support Guide 5.1: Getting the best from an external evaluation
This guide covers how you can get the best from an external evaluation.
Getting the best from external evaluations – Principles for funders
This resource is about external evaluations (for example of a grant programme), that are commissioned from consultants, universities or others. The headline message is that a successful commissioned evaluation comes
Self-evaluation or external evaluation video series – 1.Should I self-evaluate or commission an external evaluation? (1 of 4)
ESS Evaluation Manager Nicola Swan answers your questions about self-evaluation and external evaluation in a 4-part series.
Self-evaluation or external evaluation video series – 2.Will my service users be more honest with an external evaluator? (2 of 4)
ESS Evaluation Manager Nicola Swan answers your questions about self-evaluation and external evaluation in a 4-part series of bite-size videos.
Self-evaluation or external evaluation video series – 3.Do funders prefer an external evaluation? (3 of 4)
ESS Evaluation Manager Nicola Swan answers your questions about self-evaluation and external evaluation in a 4-part series of bite-size videos.
Self-evaluation or external evaluation video series – 4.When is a good time to do an external evaluation? (4 of 4)
ESS Evaluation Manager Nicola Swan answers your questions about self-evaluation and external evaluation in a 4-part series of bite-size videos.