Kelly Evans

BSc (hons) Psychology from University of Durham
Acting Senior Research Officer
k.evans@nfer.ac.uk
+44 (0)1753 637214

Kelly is an Acting Senior Research Officer working in the Research, Evaluation and Information Department. Kelly has worked on a range of projects including evaluations and research projects for the Department for Children, Schools and Families, the LGA and the National Strategies.

Kelly is currently working on the national evaluation of the implementation and impact of Diplomas, a literature review of the experiences faced by 0-19 year olds throughout education transition and a literature review into the impact of interventions on participation rates.

Prior experience and professional background

Senior Research Executive at QA Research managing education-based research projects.

Main research interest

14-19 education, social inclusion, widening participation, work related curriculum.

References

Evans, K., George, N., White, K., Sharp. C., Morris, M. and Marshall, H. (2010) Ensuring that all children and young people make sustained progress and remain fully engaged through all transitions between key stages. C4EO Schools and Communities Research Review 2. London: C4EO.

Spielhofer, T., Golden, S., Evans, K., Marshall, H., Mundy, E., Pomati, M. and Styles, B. (2010) Barriers to Participation in Education and Training (Department for Education Research Report 009). London: DfE.

Lynch, S., McCrone, T., Wade, P., Featherstone, G., Evans, K., Golden, S. and Haynes, G. (2010). National Evaluation of Diplomas: the First Year of Delivery (DCSF Research Report 220). London: DCSF.

McCrone, T., Lynch, S., Wade, P., Featherstone, G., Evans, K., Golden, S. and Haynes, G. (2010). National Evaluation of Diplomas: Preparation for 2009 Delivery (DCSF Research Report 219). London: DCSF.

Spielhofer, T., Benton, T., Evans, K., Featherstone, G., Golden, S., Nelson, J. and Smith P. (2009). Increasing Participation: Understanding Young People Who Do Not Participate in Education or Training at 16 and 17 (DCSF Research Report 072). London: DCSF.

Spielhofer, T., Marson-Smith, H. and Evans, K. (2009). Non-formal learning: good practice in re-engaging young people who are NEET. Slough: NFER.