Participate in Research

The projects included on these pages are no longer active but can be used for information purposes, including details of how we store and retain data. 

For research projects that are currently active or recruiting, please visit the Participate in Research section.

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Deep Dive – Remote Teaching

Project code: DFRM

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Evaluation of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Project code: DOFE

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Effectiveness of the 1stClass@Number 1 trial

Project code: EECN

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RCT Evaluation of Helping Handwriting Shine

Project code: EEFH

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Evaluation of Children’s University

Project code: EECU

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The Story Time Trial: A Teacher Choices Trial

Project code: EETC_TC2

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Evaluation of Tuition Partners

Project code: EETP

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White Rose Maths Reception Jigsaw (2021/22)

Project code: EEYJ

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Standard Setting of Lower KS2 Assessments

Project code: ENOT

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Five to Twelve

Project code: EOPS

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Randomised Controlled Trial of Families Connect

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Employer recruitment practices study

Project code: GAER

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Equalising access to apprenticeships

Project code: IMAA

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Academisation research study

Project code: IMAT

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Text and item trialling for KS2 national curriculum assessments

Project code: KORA (KS1) and ESRA (KS2)

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Impact of the cost-of-living on schools study

Project code: NCOL

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Teacher Recruitment and Retention Survey

Project code: NTLM

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National Tutoring Programme Year 3

Project code: NTPT

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Future of Tutoring Research

Project code: NTPT

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Sutton Scholars Evaluation

Project code: STES & STSC

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T Levels Research Study

Project code: TLRS

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