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Tender
22-05-2012
10:41 AM GMT
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Invitation to tender for
An independent evaluation of
Tender’s National Partnership Programme
Introduction
Tender Education & Arts is an educational arts organisation, working towards the prevention of domestic and sexual violence in the lives of young people.
Tender aims:
1. To enable young people (5 to 25 years old) to develop positive attitudes towards relationships in order to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence.
2. To equip adults with the skills and resources they need to promote healthy relationships amongst young people.
Background and context
Since 2004, Tender has delivered a unique model of healthy relationship education to over 200 secondary schools and pupil referral units across Greater London. Using drama and the arts, the model engages whole schools in teacher training, peer-to-peer education and practical workshops for pupils. By empowering young people and teachers to identify abuse, to speak out against violence, and to actively promote gender-equality, we aim to create safe cultures in which young people can develop and grow. Tender is now seeking to roll-out this model at a national level. Tender has secured funding from a consortium of funders to pilot our first national partnership model, “Tender Relationships”.
“Tender Relationships” will be delivered by a formal partnership of five organisations in
five regions of the UK, including Tender. More than 100 organisations sent expressions
of interest to tender to be involved in this project. Four were chosen on the basis of
their experience of working with young people, their track record of working with
schools, and their geographical spread.
Tender will act as the coordinating partner, holding overall responsibility for financial management and delivery against the project outcomes.
Focus of the Evaluation
Tender is contracting an external evaluator to assess the impact of the project across all five geographical regions of delivery. The aim is to assess how and why the outcomes were achieved and the quality of the work. The evaluation will incorporate the views of the partners, young people, teachers, workshop facilitators, local authority officials and funders and so build on the results of previous independent evaluation reports of our London-based delivery.
The focus of the evaluation will be to a) improve on the tools historically used by Tender to evaluate our work in schools, particularly at a national level when working with partner organisations, and b) analyse and assess impact on young people when the model is delivered by multiple organisations.
Tender staff will also monitor progress through regular on-site visits by our National Partnership Coordinator to each of the five project regions over the 3-year period. These visits will serve to ensure quality control at a national level. This model of quality control is based on frameworks developed by other organisations that have replicated successful projects at a national level.
Our objectives and activities
Each partner will be responsible for delivering to 6 schools per year in their local area. They will deliver workshops with young people, teacher training and the monitoring of their activities through questionnaires and monitoring forms. The partners will also be responsible for coordinating with their local networks and contacts to integrate the project into existing local services.
There will be a national Partnership Meeting every 6-9 months during the life of the
project - involving all five project partners – to share progress and learning.
The partners will use Tender’s tried-and-tested model of gender-based violence education Over 3 years, the project will be rolled out to 90 schools nationally (including Greater London), involving young people and teaching staff in each school:
The project aims to:
1. Increase the number of schools that actively prevent gender-based violence, through the delivery by partner organisations, at a national level
2. Create positive change in the attitudes, knowledge and well-being of young people across whole schools, for the prevention of violence in relationships, sexual bullying and sexual violence.
3. Demonstrate the value of preventative education on issues of gender-based violence and abuse, through the gathering and analysis of evidence
4. Build capacity in the voluntary sector by sharing and using the results of violence prevention projects across England
The main purpose of the evaluation is to:
1. assess the impact of the work,
2. Identify the lessons learnt from the work, in particular, the delivery of the model by partner organisations.
3. identify best practice for wider dissemination
4. Influence education policy and practice at the individual school level, the borough-wide level, and, at national level.
5. Understand the key components necessary to create an operations manual that will ensure quality control and quality of delivery.
The evaluation will need to consider the following:
• The extent to which the model has achieved the stated aims of the project.
• the external variables that affect the project, e.g. teachers’ time; teachers’ existing feelings and perceptions about violence against women; other aspects of violent behaviour in the school; local dynamics relevant to particular partner organisations;
• the strengths and weaknesses of the performing and creative arts as a means of informing, engaging and challenging opinions of young people;
• the strengths and weaknesses of the methods used for engaging teachers and in particular other upper level school staff, and for disseminating the work to other students in the school;
• the perceptions of those involved, including young people, performance workshop audiences, teachers, head teachers, Local Education Authorities, workshop leaders and partner organisation staff;
• Were there any unexpected effects of the work, beneficial or otherwise?
• policy and curriculum developments in the field of personal, emotional, citizenship and relationship education,
Audience
The management and staff of Tender, the national partners, the consortium of funders, individual secondary schools, Local Education Authorities and the Department of Education.
Project Management
We are looking for individuals or agencies that:
• Have sound and proven experience and expertise in social research and evaluation methodologies
• Have experience of working within an education environment
• Have an awareness of issues that face young people in relation to violence against women and girls, and an awareness of current practice and policy
• Have an understanding of curriculum development
• Have proven expertise in writing in an accessible format.
• Have an understanding of presentation methods and reporting formats to maximise the engagement of decision-makers
• Have experience of evaluating programmes involving multiple organisations
Data
The following data are available:
• The findings and recommendations from a 2-year independent evaluation of Tender’s domestic violence project in schools, from 2007-2009 (by CRG Research Ltd)
• Database with contact details of teachers, head-teachers, LEA staff and others. Tender can arrange for interviews, focus groups, administering of questionnaires, etc.
• Internal pilot evaluation and external evaluation of the first two years of the project, as contracted to the Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit (CWASU), London Metropolitan University
• Monitoring forms completed by workshop leaders for each session
• Session planning forms completed by workshop leaders
• Example of the questionnaires developed with CWASU and CRG Ltd.
In addition to the data already available, the consultant evaluator will be expected to adopt appropriate methodologies to obtain information from the key stakeholders. These are likely to include:
• Staff from the four partner organisations and Tender
• young people directly involved in workshops
• young people indirectly involved (e.g. audience members, purposeful sample of students across the school)
• teachers
• head teachers
• domestic violence coordinators in the borough
• healthy schools (or similar) coordinators in the borough
Reporting
Tender will expect the successful consultant to produce an evaluation report at the end of three years that will provide details of the methodology, the findings and lessons learned. Tender will have ownership and the copyright for the report. The final contents of the report relating to confidentiality issues will need the approval of Tender.
The consultant will also be expected to produce a brief interim report after the first and second years of the evaluation with some of the findings to date, to act as a progress report on the project.
Evaluation tender requirements
Tenders will need to include:
1. A framework for the work including what are considered to be the key milestones and accompanying time line;
2. An exploration of the types of appropriate methodologies that could be employed in identifying impact of the programme at a national level over the 3 years;
3. A budget for the work to include any overheads/management costs and including figures for expenses and VAT where appropriate;
4. Key personnel involved in undertaking the work – their experience and past work.
5. A list of (similar) projects evaluated by the evaluation team/organisation
6. The name and contact details of two independent referees.
Timescale for the work
Proposed timescale for the evaluation is as follows: over two years, to be advised on particulars
Deadline for tenders: 8th June
Interview short-listed tenders: 13th & 15th June
Tender offered: 18th June
Kick-off meeting: 4th July
Interim reports: December 2013 & December 2014
Discussions of initial findings: December 2013
Report completed: September 2015
Cost
A maximum of £48,000 (including expenses and VAT) is available for the evaluation of this project. This includes the costs of producing the report.
Closing date
The closing date for tenders is 8th June 2012
Contact details
To submit bids, or to discuss this tender in more detail, please contact:
Jake Tily Email: jake@tender.org.uk
Tender Phone: 020 7431 7228
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213 Haverstock Hill
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Development Worker
21-05-2012
07:58 AM GMT
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Trafford Rape Crisis warmly invites you, your colleagues and members of the community to hear about our work. This event will provide an opportunity for you to have a voice in shaping our service development. The day will provide space for stakeholders and those within local communities to network and to find ways of working against violence against women. It is on Thursday, June 21st from 9.30 am till 2pm and the venue is The WATERSIDE ARTS CENTRE, SALE,M33 7ZF. Please email development.worker@traffordrapecrisis.com or post request for a place to TRC, Unit 314, Peel House, 30 the Downs, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2PX.
We look forward to meeting you.
From all at TRC
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11-05-2012
05:21 PM GMT
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09-05-2012
03:32 PM GMT
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Kate Morrissey
02-05-2012
01:12 PM GMT
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Manchester Feminist Network is holding our 2nd 'Women Up North' gathering on Saturday 9th June 10:30-4:30pm. It's a women only event at Friends Meeting House in Manchester city centre and features a mix of fun, educational and discussion based workshops, stalls and networking opportunities. There will be vegan food and cakes and feminist bags, badges and books to buy and a performance from The WAST Nightingales. We are asking for donations to attend of free/£5/£10, depending on income. There will also be an evening soiree with a DIY disco, poetry, drinking and dancing at Cross Street Chapel. Please see http://manchesterfeministnetwork.wordpress...omen-up-north-2012/ for more information
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Tender
05-04-2012
11:13 AM GMT
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Upcoming Tender Training Events
One day training: Awareness and Good Practice when working with women experiencing violence and abuse in relationships
Dates: Thursday 14th June 2012; Venue: Central London; Fee: £90
This training will equip participants with an understanding of the issues for women experiencing violence from men they know. The day will give attendees an appreciation of the barriers faced by women seeking help to leave an abusive relationship. The training will enable participants to:
• Define the different types of abuse.
• Understand the pressures on women to stay in violent relationships and what might prevent them from seeking and securing the help they need.
• Explore the additional issues for women from marginalised groups.
• Examine the responsibility for violence using the power and control model.
• Address the impact on children witnessing and experiencing domestic abuse.
The day is aimed at staff in any agency who may be called upon to support, advise, treat, or otherwise assist a woman experiencing violence from a man she knows.
One Day Training: Working with young people to address violence in teenage relationships
Date: Thursday 21st June 2012; Venue: Central London; Fee: £150
This very practical day will equip participants with a clear understanding of the key issues of abuse and violence in relationships and practically examine how drama techniques can be used to engage young people in these issues. These exercises have been tried and tested in a range of youth settings including schools, youth centres and pupil referral units and the training will be delivered by facilitators with a wealth of experience in delivering issue based projects. This training will:
• Give participants a theoretical understanding of issues such as different types of abuse, the excuses perpetrators give and the pressures on victims to stay in abusive relationships through our gendered model.
• Practically explore exercises that can be used to engage young people.
• Explore how the activities can be applied in a variety of youth settings, and learn effective techniques for engaging and encouraging young people to participate.
• Trouble shoot particular barriers participants have encountered when carrying out this kind of violence prevention work.
The day is aimed at professionals working directly with young people. Participants do not need to have previous experience of drama or theatre to take part in the day.
One Day Training: Working effectively in and with Schools: a practical approach to successful partnerships with schools
Date: Thursday 28th June 2012; Venue: Central London; Fee: £150
This training will help participants to create robust and mutually beneficial links with schools to deliver high impact work with students and teachers. Working in schools is often a big challenge for organisations. Tender has experience of identifying ways to work successfully with a school’s administration, schedules and ethos to build a strong relationship.
Attendees will increase their understanding of the needs and challenges faced by teachers and will develop methods of adapting their approaches to appeal to schools in light of these. This training will address:
• Making initial contact with schools – strategies and methods
• Working with key teachers; Maintaining relationships once a project is underway
• Secondary, Primary, Special, Pupil Referral Units – identifying their differing needs
• School-speak; becoming familiar with the language that schools and teachers use
• Developing and delivering teacher training
The day is aimed at staff in any organisation that may be starting to work directly in primary, secondary, special schools and pupil referral units.
Tender can always respond to individual training needs of organisations and develop tailor made packages of training; we provide on-site consulting for agencies and organisations. To find out more please contact Susie McDonald on 020 7428 7313 or email susie@tender.org.uk
To request a booking form or some more information please contact Jake Tily on 0207 431 7278 or email jake@tender.org.uk
“In my experience, it's been one of the most thought provoking, enjoyable and professionally delivered training I've done for some time.”
“So eye-opening, a really safe and 'fresh' environment to explore such a delicate and difficult issue.”
“Awesome team of trainers - fun and professional.”
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Tindlemanor
27-02-2012
05:25 PM GMT
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Female treasurer wanted
Treasurer with financial experience/knowledge (preferably with an accountancy background) sought by this well established women’s organisation.
Tindlemanor is a unique not for profit organisation that provides low cost, safe and sustainable office and meeting space for women’s groups to work and meet in its central London building. We currently house nine women’s charities and offer meeting space to further groups.
Meeting once every six weeks the Board oversees strategic development, ensuring good governance and financial management of the organisation.
Female intern wanted
Intern wanted for three to six months placement to assist with the administration of this unique women’s building currently housing nine women’s charities. This is an opportunity to to get involved in H&S and facilities management as well as researching volunteer projects and fundraising. Fire Warden and First Aid training may be available for this role. Subsistence and travel expenses will be paid. 1-2 days per week commitment needed.
Please refer to our website www.tindlemanor.co.uk (currently being redeveloped) for more information on Tindlemanor. Call or email Bridget on 020 76080929 or tindlemanor@cooptel.net for further information.
Closing date 30th March 2012
Bridget Stark
Tindlemanor
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16-02-2012
02:01 PM GMT
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