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NFER is the UK’s largest independent provider of research, assessment and information services for education, training and children’s services. We make a difference to learners of all ages, especially to the lives of children and young people, by ensuring our work improves the practice and understanding of those who work with and for learners.

We undertake around 200 research projects every year, spanning all sectors of education and children’s services. We provide high quality, evidence-based research for policy makers, managers and practitioners. Our unrivalled experience enables us to offer a wide range of services and information sites, making NFER a one-stop-shop for anyone interested in education and improving children’s lives.
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The National Foundation for Educational Research is a not-for-profit organisation and a registered charity (no. 313392). It is governed by a Board of Trustees and managed on a day-to-day basis by a senior management team headed by the Chief Executive, who reports to the Board of Trustees.


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