Our approach to evaluative studies

PEG conducts independent and objective evaluations which are designed to meet the specific needs of clients, including:

• evaluations that are continuous through the life of a programme, feeding back data that can modify policy delivery to make it more effective
• mid-term evaluations
• post projects evaluations

Evaluation methods

PEG uses a wide range of research methods in evaluation, these include:

• quantitative and qualitative methods
• experimental and non-experimental designs
• descriptive and experiential methods
• theory based approaches, research synthesis methods
• economic evaluation methods

Examples of recent evaluations

Some examples of Policy Evaluation Group's recent evaluations include:

• Evaluation of Pioneer Areas Project in South Yorkshire, Voluntary Action Sheffield
• BME Older People's Joint Service Initiative – Analysis and Evaluation of Current Strategies, Black Community Forum, Sheffield City Council, and four Sheffield Primary Care Trusts
• Evaluation of The Community Engagement Project, Burngreave New Deal for Communities(BNDfC)
• Swinton Community Partnership Mid-Term Evaluation, Swinton Community Partnership, Rotherham
• Tackling Work-Life Balance in Partnership, Northern College and Children Mean Business

Staffing

PEG benefits from being able to draw upon its directors, with their extensive academic and policy research expertise, and a range of associate consultants with specific technical skills in experimental and non-experimental designs; descriptive and experiential methods; theory based approaches; research synthesis methods; and economic evaluation methods. This ensures that is able to deliver the right product to meet clients' needs.