NFER's research spans all sectors of education, from pre-school and primary to adult and lifelong learning at national, European and international levels.

To help you find information quickly and easily, we have organised all NFER research relating to a particular research subject or level under one heading, including summaries of completed research, outlines of research in progress, conference papers and journal articles. Alternatively, you can use either the 'Advanced search' or 'Quick search' (search box above).

NFER has extensive research experience in each of the areas listed below. Those marked in bold have added information which sets the research within a wider context. The research areas glossary lists topics and areas of expertise for each area.


Adult education
Arts, creative and cultural education
Assessment
Careers education and guidance
Children's Services
Citizenship and human rights education
Curriculum management
Disengagement from learning
Early childhood education
E-assessment
Educational leadership
Educational policy
Environmental education
Excellence in Cities
Further education
Health education
Higher education
Information and Communication Technology
International
Learning support
Listening to children and young people
Literacy
Local government
National Curriculum
Mathematics education
Out of school learning
Partnerships
Primary education
Professional development
Research methods and statistics
Research-engaged school
School improvement
Science education
Secondary education
Social inclusion
Special needs
Teaching and learning
Widening participation
Work related curriculum
Work-based learning
14-19 education