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Press Office

For academics

The five thematic reports we have published only scratch the surface of the wealth of information contained within the Girls’ Attitudes Survey. We hope that, as well as forming the basis for our own reporting, the raw data we have collected will be useful for individuals working on research projects relating to young people. If you would like to analyse the Girls’ Attitudes Survey data for use in your own research, then please contact us on girlsattitudes@girlguiding.org.uk to receive the data tables in Excel format. All we ask is that you send us a copy of any work you publish and reference Girlguiding UK as follows: Published by Girlguiding UK. © The Guide Association 2011.

For the media

The findings of the Girls’ Attitudes Survey make for fascinating reading and provide a unique perspective on many of the issues currently dominating the news agenda, from climate change to the credit crunch. If you would like to report on any aspect of this piece of research, then the Press Office team at Girlguiding UK are happy to assist you. They can secure spokespeople for interview and provide you with more information both about this project and about Girlguiding UK. Contact pressoffice@girlguiding.org.uk for more details.

For youth organisations

A primary objective for Girlguiding UK in commissioning this research was to better understand girls and young women’s lives in order to develop even more relevant and challenging informal learning programmes for them. Therefore, this research makes valuable reading not only for us, but for all those involved in developing youth programmes. If you would like any more information about how we approached this project, or would like to use the research findings to inform your own work with young women, then we would love to hear from you. Contact girlsattitudes@girlguiding.org.uk to find out more about working with us.

For public policy writers

It is clear that the life experiences of young women differ significantly from those of young men of equivalent age, and that a ‘one size fits all’ youth policy will not meet the needs of many young women. Public services must therefore be targeted specifically to meet their needs. The Girls’ Attitudes Survey allows public policy-makers direct access to the experiences and attitudes of young women, and can be used to inform and direct policy development to ensure that it is relevant. If you would like to use any part of this research in your policy work, then please contact us on girlsattitudes@girlguiding.org.uk to receive the data tables in Excel format. All that we ask is that you send us a copy of any work you publish and reference Girlguiding UK as follows: Published by Girlguiding UK. © The Guide Association 2011.