Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education
Evaluating TASO
Ensuring that evidence and evaluation are being used effectively by both the OfS and higher education providers is important to drive improvements in access and participation. It is important that we understand the impact of our investment and how TASO is delivering against its aims and objectives.
We commissioned Technopolis to undertake an independent evaluation until 2024 to understand the impact of TASO beyond the original grant funding.
Technopolis worked with TASO, the OfS, higher education providers and other 'What Works' centres to determine its impact. The evaluation was carried out between October 2019 and March 2024 as a mixed methods study over three phases. The final phase included a systematic review of TASO outputs, an evaluation visit to TASO, a survey of higher education providers, impact case studies, and interviews with the OfS, providers and wider sector stakeholders.
Last updated 17 May 2023 + show all updates
17 May 2023 - Technopolis' survey to establish current use of evaluation and evidence in access and participation practice and the impact of TASO has now closed - details removed
13 March 2023 - Information about Technopolis' survey to establish current use of evaluation and evidence in access and participation practice and the impact of TASO
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