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Children’s Services at NFER help people working in children’s services to implement the Every Child Matters agenda. Working in close partnership with our clients, we carry out independent, innovative work which influences national and local policy developments for the benefit of children and young people. We offer:

EMIE at NFER works closely with researchers to provide information services and resources that help local authority children's services share expertise and effective practice.

NFER is currently engaged in a range of projects relating to children’s services including Narrowing the Gap. Download a copy of our brochure or contact us for a copy at ChildrensServicesTeam@nfer.ac.uk or by phone on 01753 637 324.

In April 2007 Fiona Walker took up the new post of Principal Officer, Children’s Services. Fiona will be responsible for leading and co-ordinating the Foundation’s work on Children’s Services by developing and securing projects and services that meet clients’ needs and have an impact on policy and practice.

Some examples of Children’s Services at NFER work:
Provision of mental health services for care leavers: transition to adult service - (October 2008)
Research in progress
The NFER review of the role of Primary Mental Health Workers in education - (October 2008)
Research in progress
Regional pilots for improving children's services - (September 2008)
Research in progress
The role of the Lead Member for Children's Services - (July 2008)
Research summary and downloadable report
To see a full list click here.

Compiled by Tamsin Chamberlain and Claire Easton
Design by Dave Shipston

ECI_grab.jpg Guide to local authority surveys of children and young people's well-being

This guide is intended to provide information about the approaches local authorities have taken to gathering information about aspects of the life of children and young people that contribute to their well-being.

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ECM_cover.jpg Every Child Matters: how school leaders in extended schools respond to local needs

This project explored how leaders contextualised the principles of Every Child Matters and the leadership of extended schools for their local area.

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The Voice of Young people: an engine for improvement? Scoping the evidence

This research reviewed the impact of the voice of young people in education.

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CS_home1.jpg Large scale survey of children and young people for Kent County Council

Following the successful pilot of pupil surveys within Kent, NFER is carrying out a large scale survey of children and young people across Kent.

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CS_home2.jpg Analysis of Children and Young People’s Plan 2006

NFER’s study of 75 CYPPs builds a national picture of the content of the plans and how they contribute to the five outcomes of Every Child Matters (ECM).

For further information and downloadable reports click here.

CS_home3.jpg Surveys of children, young people and parents/carers for Hammersmith & Fulham

NFER carried out three surveys for the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham to inform the development of their Children and Young People’s Plan.

For further information about the research click here.

"NFER have carried out a number of surveys and reports for Hammersmith and Fulham. These have always been tailored carefully to our needs and have provided us with an excellent foundation for strategies and service development."

Carole Bell, Assistant Director Commissioning,
Children's Services at London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

Please also see our Listening to children and young people page