Do I really need a degree?
Report using NFER attitude surveys data shows an increase in secondary school pupils who agree they can be successful without qualifications
Research report | Press release

Early intervention: informing local practice
Research for LGA suggests the case for early intervention is widely accepted, but more evidence is needed on the cost-effectiveness of approaches in the UK
Research report

Protecting Children Online: teachers' perspectives on eSafety
Report for DfE's Vital programme finds cyberbullying is still a problem
Research report

LAs' perceptions on the early adopter programme
LAs are positive about the supportive, but challenging ethos of the programme
Research report

Citizens in Transition
Reports launched at House of Commons reception
Citizens in Transition report | Longitudinal study report | Press release

International comparison of computing in schools
Evidence for Royal Society project looking at ICT provision in the UK
Research report | Press release

Ofsted-friendly system can help schools prepare for when the Inspector calls
Easy and affordable school self evaluation with the School Self Evaluation Tracker
Press release

Targeting children's centre services on the most needy families
How LA and children's centres are defining and prioritising families needing support
Research report

Impact of STEMNET's services on pupils and teachers
Evaluation shows high levels of satisfaction with amongst both teachers and pupils
Research report

Being left out is worst form of bullying according to research
NFER research using data from our attitude surveys
Press release

Merger creates new force for change in education
Futurelab Education and NFER announce their merger, effective immediately.
Press release

Developing a business case for early interventions
and evaluating their value for money
Guidance based on a review of the evidence base
Research report

National census of local authority councillors 2010
Over 80% would recommend taking on the role to others
Research report, October 2011

Police officers in schools: a scoping study
Benefits for police, schools, pupils and the wider community
Research report

Research into proposed reforms for young people with SEN and disabilities
Parents and professionals largely welcome the DfE Green Paper
Reports and further information

The impact of Creative Partnerships on attainment and attendance
Significant positive effects on progress
Research report

Evaluation of NYA Engagement Network
Model provides new way of engaging young people who are NEET
Evaluation Report | Effective practice guidelines

Prospective 2012 university students reconsidering options
NFER survey conducted in June 2011
Press release

Global School Partnerships Programme: impact evaluation
Significant positive effect on pupil awareness, attitudes and response
Report and summary

STEM cohesion programme: final report
Key evaluation findings and trends over the past three years of the evaluation
Final report

Evaluation of SHINE on Saturdays
Positive impact on students' learning, social and emotional outcomes
Research report

KS3 science teacher views of teacher assessment using APP
Majority use APP, general impressions positive
Research report

Young people's aspirations in rural areas
Factors include transport, role models and availability of opportunity
Report and recommendations

How to replicate and sustain effective practice
Key factors include...
Report, summary and guidelines

Devon multi-agency safeguarding hub (MASH) 
Case-study report | Value for money report