Centre of Expertise on Appraisal and Evaluation – Improving the use of public money

The SG Centre of Expertise in Appraisal and Evaluation was established in 2024 to ensure that we learn which SG’s policies and interventions work and if they offer value for money. The intern will lead on a project(s) in relation to advancing the SG’s approach to evaluation. Examples of these projects include: carrying out an SG staff Appraisal and Evaluation Skills […]

Looking at best practice for Personal Safety on Public Transport

The primary task will be to update an existing rapid evidence review on women and girls’ safety on public transport, carrying out new searches and capturing additional areas of relevance to the topic. This will involve becoming familiar with and building on existing work done to improve women and girls’ safety on public transport by Transport Scotland.   The methodology for […]

The economic case for ‘Coming Home’ for people who have learning disabilities and complex needs

This project contributes towards the First Minister’s Mission to reduce delayed discharges. It will provide the intern with opportunities to contribute towards an important and impactful policy area, gain practical experience of how policy is developed and implemented in collaboration with stakeholders, and gain insight into the use of data and evidence in Scottish Government. […]

Exploring Policy Insights Through Scottish LEO Data

An analytical project using existing Scottish LEO data, with a flexible scope to explore a wide range of policy issues that could be better understood through this data —such as intersectional analyses across protected equality characteristics. The exact focus will be shaped by stakeholder input and policy priorities. This project will involve detailed data analysis, background research and […]

Analysing responses to maternity and neonatal staff surveys to inform national evaluation of Scotland’s plan for Maternity and Neonatal Care

Three separate surveys are being issued to maternity staff, neonatal staff and senior staff within the NHS to ask about their experiences and outcomes in relation to the implementation of Best Start. These surveys will help us to understand whether and how recommendations in the Best Start have been implemented, whether lessons can be learned and aspects […]