Closing the gap in educational achievements
for children from disadvantaged backgrounds 

The NFER has a high profile in this area through the research it undertakes to support the Narrowing the Gap Programme, through the Local Government Education and Children’s Services Research Programme, funded by the LGA. It also undertakes high profile work as part of the Centre for Excellence and Outcomes in Children’s Services, where the focus is on providing an evidence base for improving outcomes for children.

Selected relevant research projects

An evaluation of Chemistry for our Future
Client: Royal Society of Chemistry | NFER Contact: Suzanne Straw

Evaluation of the Computers for Pupils Initiative
Client: BECTA | NFER Contact: Sarah Lynch

Evaluation of the effectiveness of the implementation of the 'Gifted and Talented Education' Leading Teacher Programme
Client: National Strategies | NFER Contact: Matthew Walker

Evaluation of the Reach for Excellence Programme
Client: The Sutton Trust | NFER Contact: Emily Lamont

An exploration of training and support issues for those working with children, young people and families from Traveller, Irish Traveller, Gypsy, Roma and Show People Communities
Client: CWDC | NFER Contact: Kerry Martin

Improving the outcomes for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils
Client: DCSF | NFER Contact: Anne Wilkin

Increasing participation: understanding young people who do not participate in education or training at 16 or 17
Client: DCSF | NFER Contact: Sarah Golden

Narrowing the gap
Client: LGA | NFER Contact: Marian Morris

Non-formal learning: good practice in re-engaging young people who are NEET
Client: LGA | NFER Contact: Thomas Spielhofer

Research into pupil engagement in building schools for the future
Client: Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment | NFER Contact: Anne Wilkin

School inspections - international literature review
Client: CfBT Education Trust | NFER Contact: Peter Rudd

Using social software for teaching and learning
Client: NFER | NFER Contact: Peter Rudd

Why choose physics and chemistry? The influences on physics and chemistry subject choices of BME students
Clients: Royal Society of Chemistry, Institute of Physics  NFER Contact: Iain Springate

Closing the gap in educational achievements

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