Projects and case studies
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Analysis of Level 3 Qualifications and Destinations
This project analysed students' choices and transitions at two different levels of education. Firstly it examined the transitions from KS4 to KS5 for GCSE achievers, examining the choices between vocational (mainly BTECs, but also apprenticeships,...
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Research on the UK’s non-surgical oncology treatments workforce
IES took part in a collaborative project with 2020 Delivery for Cancer Research UK to forecast the future demand for non-surgical oncology staff in the UK over the next five and ten year periods.Read: Summary of the findings and research methdology
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Review of models of support for disabled students
This review will provide evidence about how support for disabled students is currently structured and the progress institutions have already made towards an inclusive model of support for disability prior to the increase in HEFCE funding.The...
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Brexit Implications for Employment and Social Affairs: Facts and Figures
IES was commissioned by the European Parliament to conduct preliminary scoping research collecting and examining statistics and data relating to the number and circumstances of EU-27 nationals living in the UK, and of UK nationals living in...
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Rapid evidence assessment - parents' decisions about returning to work and child caring responsibilities
The project was a rapid evidence assessment (REA) to systematically identify and critically review evidence on how parents make decisions about returning to work and childcare responsibilities in the UK. Outputs included a research report and...
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Investigation into post-16 occupational standards in international technical education systems
The objective of this project was to identify international best practice for developing occupational standards for post-16 technical education that meet the changing needs of learners and the labour market.The evidence gathered was intended to...
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Defining vulnerable/disadvantaged groups
This project for Equality and Human Rights Commission sets out to explore what is meant by a 'vulnerable group' and how it can be defined in relation to equality and human rights monitoring so that it is a meaningful concept.
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Qualitative analysis of individuals in the gig economy
IES was commissioned by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to conduct qualitative research to gather views from individuals who have found work in the gig economy.There has been a policy focus on the gig economy, as...
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Precarious employment in (recently) privatised utilities
IES was commissioned to write an in-depth analysis focusing on precarious employment in recently privatised public utilities.The research was based on literature review and supported the European Parliament's own-initiative report on...
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Effective curriculum practice in teaching low attainers: qualitative case studies
The aim of this project is to provide some models of provision which are effective in engaging low attainers at the age of 16, enabling them to progress in learning and training and achieve valuable qualifications.The research will involve 20 one...