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The Research Mark journey

Headteacher Update is a supporter of the NFER’s Research Mark accreditation. Here, Dorothy Lepkowska looks at how this initiative and other resources from the NFER can help schools on their research journey

Every school has objectives. Whether it is to raise standards in literacy, narrow the gap between different socio-economic groups of pupils, or just to liaise more effectively with parents, headteachers know that there are always things that can be improved or made better.

Sometimes, though, the challenge is how to find a solution to the problem or an effective route to achieve improvements. The day-to-day life of running a school can leave little time for reflection.

However, David Joshi from the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) believes that by following tested methodologies, engaging with professional research, conducting in-school enquiries and evaluating evidence, essential decisions can be informed.

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