Robert Smith

BA PhD PGCE
Senior Research Officer
+44(0)1792 482005

Robert is Head of Research and Development in the Welsh Unit. His main expertise lies in evaluatory research and analysis, while he has particular interests in the areas of community education, adult learning and training, social inclusion and school improvement.

Main research interests

Adult education, Social inclusion, School improvement.

Other research interests

Community education, school transport.

Selected publications

Powell, R., Smith, R. and Reakes, A. (2004). Defining Common Issues Across Europe for Adult Education: Final Report.

Rudd, P., Lines, A., Schagen, S., Smith, R. and Reakes, A. (2004). Partnership Approaches to Sharing Best Practice (LGA Research Report 54). Slough: NFER.

Powell, R., Smith, R. and Reakes, A. (2003). Basic Skills and Key Skills: a Review of International Literature. Final Report.

Powell, R., Smith, R. and Reakes, A. (2003). Research into Adult and Continuing Education: Final Report.

McMeeking, S., Smith, R., Lines, A., Dartnall, L. and Schagen, S. (2002). Evaluation of the Community Development Programme in Financial Literacy and Basic Skills: Summary Report. Slough: NFER.