Specialists in mixed-method research, programme evaluation, stakeholder engagement and impact measurement across the education, skills, children and young people's sectors.
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CURRENT AND Recent projects
Effective Communications for the Medical Schools Council and Dental Schools Council
KMC Research were commissioned in November 2024 to undertake research with students, parents and teachers to review the communication channels provided by the Medical and Dental Schools Councils (MSC/DSC) to help gain a greater understanding of their audience and needs.
We undertook qualitative research with teachers and careers advisors
KMC Research were commissioned in November 2024 to undertake research with students, parents and teachers to review the communication channels provided by the Medical and Dental Schools Councils (MSC/DSC) to help gain a greater understanding of their audience and needs.
We undertook qualitative research with teachers and careers advisors and leads and undertook digital ethnography with Year 9-13 students and their parents.
Evaluation of the Surrey Nurturing Schools Programme
KMC Research and Lighthouse Research & Consultancy were commissioned to undertake a longitudinal process and impact evaluation of the Surrey Nurturing Schools Programme . As part of this evaluation we used a mixed methods approach including baseline and follow-up surveys of schools, qualitative interviews with teachers and case-studies to
KMC Research and Lighthouse Research & Consultancy were commissioned to undertake a longitudinal process and impact evaluation of the Surrey Nurturing Schools Programme . As part of this evaluation we used a mixed methods approach including baseline and follow-up surveys of schools, qualitative interviews with teachers and case-studies to explore the impact of the programme on pupils, teachers and schools.
Evaluation of a school-based Water Smart programme for a national charity
KMC Research is supporting Sherbert Research with a mixed methods evaluation of a water safety education programme for a UK wide charity. Leading on the quantitative strand, we have undertaken three waves of pupils surveys involving over 1500 pupils aged 7-13 to explore the impact of pupils involvement on their knowledge of water safety, attitudes and intended behaviours around water.
Process evaluation of RISE targeted support
KMC Research is supporting York Consulting on the longitudinal evaluation of the targeted RISE support evaluation for the Department for Education and involves interviews with DfE regional teams, RISE advisors who assess a schools’ support needs and interviews with Trust and school leaders to understand the value of targeted support.
Analysis of changes to the Elective home education guidance
KMC Research were commissioned by the DfE to undertake a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the responses received to the EHE home education guidance for local authorities and parents.
This included the analysis of 4,000+ responses across 10 free text and multiple closed questions and the delivery of a publication ready report within six weeks.
Qualitative analysis of the Department for Education Experience-based route into Early Years
We conducted qualitative analysis of 1,100+ responses across six open ended questions; delivered publication ready report within three weeks using AI-supported approaches. This included specifically exploring the views of childminders, parents and registered nurseries.
Learner's experiences of community learning and preparation for work course
KMC Research were commissioned by GLA to undertake qualitative semi-structured interviews with adult learners. The research explored learners experience of learning provision and the skills and knowledge they had gained from involvement.
Communications and Brand review of Greater Manchester Walking
KMC Research recently used surveys, online groups, depths and data analysis to review the channels used and content provided by GM Walking to help them gain a greater understanding of their audience.
Research to inform the development of a teaching resource
KMC Research were commissioned by a national charity to provide quantitative and qualitative research services (including an online survey and virtual interviews) to inform the development of a teaching resource to support the teaching of financial education in further education
Evaluation of the Money Heroes Programme
KMC Research undertook a large scale impact and process evaluation of the Money Heroes Programme funded by HSBC UK. The evaluation involves teacher and parent surveys, parent focus groups, teacher interviews and school visits in Wales and England.
Research to support the development of a secondary cricket prorgamme
KMC Research is supporting EVERFI in evaluating a girls secondary cricket programme. We are conducting qualitative and quantitative research with teachers, pupils and coaches to understand the benefits of the programme on girls attitudes towards cricket
Market testing of an educational app
KMC Research has undertaken two rounds of user testing for a national charity to support the roll-out of an educational app. This testing has included virtual focus groups with students and interviews with teachers to explore views on the app. The findings from the user testing have been used to inform the ongoing development of the app prior to the national roll out.