Evaluation Synthesis: Strategic Evaluation of Oxfam GB's Education Programme

This evaluation was tasked with looking at the impact of Oxfam GB's programmes, at local, national and international level, on target groups, participation and partnership, gender and finance issues, and country government and international policies. It was also tasked with evaluating Oxfam GB's model of change and considering future directions for the education programme. It has included four country case studies, additional reference to other education programme documentation, an analysis of key global partnerships and campaigns and information from both Oxfam GB staff and partners. Reference is also made to the concurrent Oxfam International strategic evaluation which includes education

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Seizing the moment: Reflections on play opportunities for disabled children in the early years

Current policy in relation to special needs prioritises early intervention and inclusive education, at least as 'good intentions'. This article argues for a paradigmatic shift away from individualist models of learning and disability. The social context of play is emphasised as the crucial arena for realising such good intentions, as long as it is geared to responding to, and developing, the self-determination, control, and identity of young disabled children becoming disabled adults in a disabling society