Participation and the Big Deal (Sam McCready, University of Ulster) is a critical analysis of The Big Deal Programme which offers a personal perspective on the potential legacy and how it can be included in future youth work programmes. Independent EvaluationsThe Big Deal Organisational Change Programme Evaluation - RG Consultants NI Ltd 2009 (11-25 Programme)
Children and Young Peoples' Forum Evaluation Report - Copius Consulting 2010 Play Quest Evaluation October 2008 - Marc Armitage 2008The Big Deal Small Grants Programme Evaluation Report - Nora Greer 2010
Summary Report of an Inspection of The Big Deal - Education and Training Inspectorate 2010
Big Deal Impact Study - Blueprint Development Consultancy 2011Making It Happen - Project Evaluation Report - Toward Ltd 2009Programme Resources and Publications Play Quest Programme Information leaflet
"Creating Meaningful Participation for Children" - Play Quest Handbook
11-25 Programmes Information Leaflets:
Transitions
Making it Happen
Democracy Works
Making Your Youth Council Work for You
Organisational Change
11-25 Programmes Learning Outcomes:
Working it Out Seminar Report The Big Deal Audit of Participative Structures for Children and Young People in NI - Summary The Big Deal Audit of Participative Structures for Children and Young People in NI - Full Report Our Big Deal - In our Words - a celebration of young people's achievement in developing and delivering their own projects and of their involvement in making decisions on the allocation of small grants within The Big Deal Small Grants Programme. Accredited ProgrammesThe Open College Network Northern Ireland has also approved the following 3 units which are now available as reigstered units for learners through recognised training providers within the Youth Sector: