Kerry Martin

BSc MSc
Senior Research Officer
k.martin@nfer.ac.uk
+44(0)1904 433435

Kerry is a Senior Research Officer in the Research, Evaluation and Information Department at NFER’s Northern Office. At the present time Kerry is working on a study looking at the outcomes for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils for DCSF and an internally funded project to investigate the extent to which local authorities are working to improve the perception of young people and reduce the fear of youth crime.

Prior experience and professional background

Since joining the NFER in 2004, Kerry has worked on a wide variety of projects for a range of clients including DCSF, LGA, CWDC, CfBT and the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation. Kerry has experience in designing and undertaking research projects using both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. She has experience in working with, and collecting data from a wide range of personnel, including directors of children’s services, other local authority staff, community and third sector organisation staff, school teaching and non-teaching staff, parents and carers and children and young people. Kerry has extensive experience of analysing quantitative and qualitative data and report writing for a variety of audiences. She is also experienced in disseminating research findings to both practitioner- and policy-based audiences. Kerry is chair of the NFER’s Thematic Interest Group focussing on vulnerable children.

Prior to working at NFER, Kerry worked as Project Officer for what is now the Higher Education Academy and as Research Assistant at the University of Central Lancashire.

Main research interests

Children's Services, early childhood

Other research interests

Child Development, Vulnerable Groups

Selected publications

Martin, K., Hart, R., MacLeod, S. and Kinder, K. (2010). Positivity in Practice: Approaches to Improving Perceptions of Young People and their Involvement in Crime and Anti-social Behaviour. Slough: NFER. [Available online].

Martin, K., Springate, I. and Atkinson, M. (2010). Intergenerational Practice: Outcomes and Effectiveness (LGA Research Report). Slough: NFER. [Available online].

Wilkin, A., Derrington, C., Foster, B., White, R. and Martin, K. (2009). Improving Educational Outcomes for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Pupils: What Works? Contextual Influences and Constructive Conditions that may Influence Pupil Achievement (DCSF Research Report 170). London: DCSF. [Available online].

Halsey, K., Martin, K. and Murfield, J. (2009). Consultation Practices Used in Planning Children's Services (LGA Research Report F/SR280). Slough: NFER. [Available online].

Martin, K., Lord, P., Wilkin, A., Morris, M., O'Donnell, L.. and Sharp, C. (2009). Improving the wellbeing of disabled chidlren through early years interventions (age 0-8) (C4EO Disability Scoping Review 1). [Available online].

Martin, K., Lord, P., White, R. and Atkinson, M. (2009). Narrowing the Gap in Outcomes: Leadership (LGA Research Report). Slough: NFER. [Available online].

Robinson, M. and Martin, K. (2008). Approaches to Working with Children, Young People and Families for Traveller, Irish Traveller, Gypsy, Roma and Show People Communities: a Literature Review (DCSF Research Report 077). London: DCSF. [Available online].

Springate, I., Atkinson, M. and Martin, K. (2008). Intergenerational Practice: a Review of the Literature (LGA Research Report F/SR262). Slough: NFER. [Available online].

Downing, D., Lord, P., Jones, M., Martin, K. and Springate, I. (2007). Study of Creative Partnerships' Local Sharing of Practice and Learning. Slough: NFER. [Available online].

Kendall, S., Wilkin, A., Kinder, K., Gulliver, C., Harland, J., Martin, K. and Richard White (2007). Effective Alternative Provision (DCSF Research Report RW002). London: DCSF. [Available online].

Kendall, S., Guliver, C., and Martin, K. (2007). Supporting Asylum Seeker and Refugee Children. London: CfBT. [Available online].

Atkinson, M., Martin, K., Downing, D., Harland, J., Kendall, S. and White R. (2007). Support for Children Who Are Educated at Home. Slough: NFER.

Lord, P., Wilkin, A., Kinder, K., Murfield, J., Jones, M., Chamberlain, T., Easton, C., Martin, K., Gulliver, C., Paterson, C., Ries, J., Moor, H., Stott, A., Wilkin, C. and Stoney, S. (2006). Analysis of Children and Young People’s Plans 2006. Slough: NFER.

Halsey, K., Martin, K. and White, R. (2006). The Implementation of OLASS: Assessing its Early Impact and Examining the Key Challenges - Phase 2 Report (DfES Research Report 794). London: DfES.

Moor, H., Jones, M., Johnson, F., Martin, K., Cowell, E. and Bojke, C. (2006). Mathematics and Science in Secondary Schools: the Deployment of Teachers and Support Staff to Deliver the Curriculum (DfES Research Report 708). London: DfES.

White, R., Halsey, K., Martin, K. and Jones, M. (2006). Implementation of the New Prison Library Specification (DfES Research Report 748). London: DfES.

Halsey, K., Gulliver, C., Johnson, A., Martin, K. and Kinder, K. (2005). Evaluation of Behaviour and Education Support Teams (DfES Research Report 706). London: DfES.

Kendall, S., Johnson, A., Martin, K. and Kinder, K. (2005). Vulnerable Children’s Access to Examinations at Key Stage 4 (DfES Research Report 639). London: DfES.

Kendall, S. and Martin, K. (2005). ‘The barriers to vulnerable children taking exams’, NFER News, Winter, 10.

Moor, H., Halsey, K., Jones, M., Martin, K., Stott, A., Brown, C. and Harland, J. (2005). Professional Development for Teachers Early in Their Careers: an Evaluation of the Early Professional Development Pilot Scheme (DfES Research Report 613). London: DfES.

Moor, H., Lord, P., Johnson, A. and Martin, K. (2005). ‘All Together Better’: an Evaluation of the GTC-DfES-LEA Continuing Professional Development Partnership Project. Slough: NFER.

Kendall, S., Johnson, A., Gulliver, C., Martin, K. and Kinder, K. (2004). Evaluation of the Vulnerable Children Grant (DfES Research Report 592).London: DfES.

Kendall, S., Johnson, A., Gulliver, C., Martin, K. and Kinder, K. (2004). Evaluation of the Vulnerable Children Grant. Volume Two: Appendices (DfES Research Report 592a). London: DfES.