David Sims

BSc, MSoc Sc, MPhil
Head of Project Management in REID
d.sims@nfer.ac.uk
+44 (0)1753 637216

David is Head of Project Management in the Research, Evaluation and Information Department.

Prior experience and professional background

Before joining NFER in 1985, worked as a Research Associate for the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education.

Main research interests

Education policy, social inclusion, work-related curriculum, work-based learning, 14-19 education, Further education, adult education.

Other research interests

Community-based learning, and evaluation of education initiatives.

Selected publications

Spielhofer, T., Nelson, J., O’Donnell, L. and Sims, D. (2006). The Role of Training Allowances in Incentivising the Behaviour of Young People and Employers (DfES Research Report 756) London: DfES.

Sims, D. and McMeeking, S. (2004). Mapping the 14-19 Learning Landscape (LGA Research Report 10/04). Slough: NFER.

Spielhofer, T. and Sims, D. (2004). 'Modern apprenticeships: hitting the target?' Education + Training, 46, 3, 112-118.

Spielhofer, T. and Sims, D. (2004). Modern Apprenticeships in the Retail Sector: Stresses, Strains and Support. Slough: NFER.

Spielhofer, T., Mann, P. and Sims, D. (2003). Entry to Employment (E2E) Participant Study: Final Report. Slough: NFER.

Sims, D. (2003). 'Bigger pictures, broader horizons: widening access to adult learning in the arts and cultural sectors', NFER News, Spring, 6.

Sims, D. (2002). 'Exploring young people's views and experiences of re-engagement', NFER Annual Report 2001-2002, 56, 18-19.

Sims, D., Golden, S., Blenkinsop, S. and Lewis, G. (2000). Barriers to Take-up of Modern Apprenticeships and National Traineeships by SMEs and Specific Sectors (DfEE Research Report 205). London: DfEE.

Sims, D., Lines, A. and Lewis, G. (2000). Evaluation of Local Adult Information, Advice and Guidance Services (DfEE Research Report 241). London: DfEE.

Sims, D., Nelson, J., Golden, S. and Spielhofer, T. (2001). Young People?s Experiences of the Learning Gateway (DfEE Research Report 277). London: DfEE.