Social Enterprise in School Evaluation Report ACRE Annual Report 2017 Final | Page 13

Independent
Evaluation
A pilot of the Social Enterprise in
Schools program was conducted
over a two-year period with over 600
students and in 13 primary schools
across the region. During this time
an independent evaluation was
undertaken to look at the processes
used to start and to run the pilot
program, with a focus on their
effectiveness.
Earlier this year we launched the
report with outstanding results.
The program was seen to put young
people in the drivers seat as well
as develop collaborative skills and
attitudes and behaviours.
We would like to thank
Interface2Consulting for
their great work on
the evaluation.
“Employability skills, core
skills, leadership and
thinking skills are critical for
our young people and this
program exposes students
to the journey through social
enterprise in a more authentic
way than doing it from a text
book.” - Matt Pfahlert
Key findings from the evaluation:
The program shows strong connections to the Australian and Victorian
school curriculum and provides an outstanding base to build on for
the expansion of these programs across Victoria.
It engages students of all ages and can be adapted for students across
age levels and different types of education settings.
The program creates an awareness in students of social issues.
The skills students gain from the program are relevant and meaningful.
Students learn to create and drive their own business enterprises and
learn to make critical decisions.
They are learning new skills in a collaborative way, becoming more
socially aware and connected to the broader community.
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