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At NFER, we are passionate about improving education for all children and young people. Established in 1946, we are the UK's leading independent provider of rigorous research, assessment, and information services for education. Our mission is to provide robust evidence to support positive change across the education system.
We believe that every child or adult learner deserves the opportunity to excel. Yet, many face barriers that hinder their educational progress. Our work focuses on understanding these challenges and providing actionable insights to overcome them. We conduct extensive research into various aspects of education, from early years to post-16 education and beyond. Our assessments are trusted by schools and educators to gauge students’ progress and inform teaching practices.
By partnering with schools, policymakers, and educational organisations, we ensure that our findings and recommendations lead to real-world improvements. We also develop practical resources and tools that educators can use to enhance learning outcomes.
At NFER, we are committed to making a difference in education, ensuring that every child and young person can achieve their potential, regardless of their background. Together, we can create a fairer, more effective education system for all.
We carry out a wide range of research and evaluations to answer key questions about education, in the UK and internationally. We work with a range of clients, including government departments and agencies at international, national and local levels, third sector organisations, NGOs, private and public companies, employers and other organisations with an interest in education; all of who benefit from the full range of our expert and professional services.
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We are an international leader in the development of high-quality tests and assessment tools. Our resources are informed by a sound knowledge of children’s development, curricula, teacher and parent needs and underpinned by rigorous trialling and psychometrics.
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As an independent, not-for-profit organisation we invest any surplus funds directly back into our programme of research and development to address key questions in education. This programme of work delivers new knowledge to help build better futures, increasing our impact and support for policy makers and practitioners and helping decision makers identify the best policies and practices that can improve outcomes for our young people.
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