Education Endowment Foundation:Scaling framework and self-assessment tool

Scaling framework and self-assessment tool

An evidence-led framework to support the scale up of programmes in early years settings, schools, and 16 – 19 settings.

The Centre for Evidence and Implementation (CEI) with the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) have produced an evidence-led scaling framework and accompanying self-assessment tool.

This framework maps out key considerations for scaling the delivery of an educational programme or intervention. The framework is based on six key ​‘dimensions’:

  • Level of programme development
  • Feasibility and acceptability for education settings
  • Scaling vision and strategy
  • Capacity of lead organisation/​s
  • Policy context and stakeholder engagement
  • Market considerations

Within each dimension, there are indicators of readiness in relation to the five stages in the EEF evaluation pipeline: Innovation, Pilot, Efficacy trial, Effectiveness trial and Scale-up.

The framework is intended to help programme teams and the EEF identify where development work is needed to support programme scalability, rather than to provide a binary ​‘yes or no’ judgement of readiness to scale.

The accompanying self-assessment tool is designed to help teams developing an education programme or intervention assess their progress towards scaling, in line with the Scaling Framework, and identify any additional work required.

EEF Scaling Framework

A framework to support emerging and established interventions to deliver at scale in early years settings, primary and secondary schools, and 16 – 19 settings.Uploaded:  • 752.9 KB - pdf
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