NFER’s expertise covers a wide range of education topics, issues and research methods, including: NFER’s research experts are divided up into six teams: NFER also have teams who conduct a wide range of data management activities, design and develop a range of evidence-based products and services for schools and conduct a significant number of education related randomised controlled trials, surveys and evaluations.

These activities are undertaken for government departments and agencies, and other non-profit organisations around the world.

The Foundation also undertakes a range of internally funded projects exploring the key issues in education.

NFER’s clients include government departments and agencies at international, national and local levels, third sector organisations, private and public companies, employers and other organisations with an interest in education.

The independent, not-for-profit organisation invests any surplus funds directly back into its programme of research to address key questions in education.