NFER has a multidisciplinary staff that includes over 100 qualified researchers, statisticians, psychometricians, economists, assessment experts and information professionals who offer extensive expertise in a wide range of research methodologies, combined with deep subject knowledge.
We also have specialist survey support, data collection and IT staff able to support a wide-range of research and operational activities.
Consultancy & Training
NFER provides bespoke consultancy and training to government departments and national, regional and local organisations working in education.
Learn More >Evaluation
At NFER, we undertake a wide range of independent end-to-end impact and process evaluations to help support education policy and practice. Learn more about what we offer on this page.
Learn More >Psychometrics
Our psychometricians and statisticians work with our researchers to use psychometric techniques to develop rigorous assessments, survey instruments and measures.
Learn More >Qualitative Research
We offer an end-to-end qualitative research service, from selecting the best approach and instrument design through to helping our clients interpret what the data means for them.
Learn More >Reviews & Evidence Scoping
NFER’s information specialists and researchers have extensive knowledge of information sources and education systems worldwide and are highly experienced in delivering literature reviews.
Learn More >Analysis of Large Datasets
Find out how we use large datasets to try and answer important policy and practice questions in the education sector.
Learn More >Surveys
We provide an end-to-end survey service, from instrument design through to helping our clients interpret what the data means for them
Learn More >Innovation and Research Methods
We continually encourage and support our staff to not only find imaginative uses of existing methods but to introduce innovative ideas which improve the way we work and enhance the research we produce.
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