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This page brings together information services and resources for researchers who have an interest in education and training.

If you are looking for a specific area of research, visit the research areas, where all our summaries, outlines of research in progress, conference papers, details of publications and links to relevant research can be found. Alternatively, use the advanced search to find publications by research area, author, title or document type. Use the search box at the top of each page to search the whole website. All our publications are listed on this website and a growing number are downloadable.

Our Library and Information Services offer a range of resources for researchers and lecturers to support research and teaching. The database of Current Educational Research in the United Kingdom (CERUK) has details of over 3000 projects in education and related fields, and we welcome submissions regarding research at PhD level or equivalent. You can also receive email alerts when new items are added to the database.

nferdirect is our monthly email update containing details of new research and publications from the NFER.

ontheweb is a monthly web-based current awareness service containing details of new publications that are available on the internet from many of the world's leading research organisations and policy makers.

Educational Research is the NFER's academic journal, published three times a year by Taylor & Francis.

You may find the following publications of particular interest.

Support for children who are educated at home - (27 July 2007)
This research examines the types of support offered to home educators and their children, and the organisations through which they are provided.
Research summary ...more >>

Research outline - (8 December 2006)
This study will examine the validity of using an aptitude test for university admission.
Research in progress ...more >>

Some perspectives on home educated children - (3 August 2006)
This report presents the findings from a small-scale exploratory study of the local authority’s role regarding elective home education in 16 local authorities.
Research summary and downloadable report ...more >>

ontheweb - current awareness service - (2 June 2006)
ontheweb is a monthly current awareness service highlighting recent publications and useful documents from prominent educational research-related websites that are available to download or view without payment.
Free current awareness service ...more >>

Impact of e-learning in further education – survey of scale and breadth - (8 May 2006)
This project assessed the impact of e-learning, including any learning that involves the use of ICT, in Further Education
Research summary and downloadable report ...more >>

To see a full list click here.

Research services
NFER library services
nferdirect - free email updates
ontheweb - free current awareness service
Eurydice - European education systems information
INCA - international curriculum and assessment reports

Research resources
CERUK - research database
Reading lists on hot topics
Library catalogue - search for resources

Share your research
Article submission details for Educational Research
Article submission details for Topic
Submit research to CERUK

Publications
Annual Survey of Trends - headteachers' views
NFER News - research news from NFER
pre - journal for teachers
Educational Research journal for researchers and academics