How can we best measure quality and effectiveness within our workforces (taking account of the range of outcomes we want to deliver)? How does this vary for different types of workers and at different stages in their careers?

Background

We need further evidence to ensure that we have people across all our sectors with the best possible knowledge, skills, and experience, and who are motivated, inspired and enabled to deliver our Opportunity Mission. This includes supporting all of our workforces to use the best available evidence in their work. (For brevity, please read all references to children as encompassing both children and young people where appropriate).

Full details can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/department-for-education-areas-of-research-interest

Next steps

Get in touch with research.engagement@education.gov.uk

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