Our Research

Our extensive work in the Education sector has led to the creation of a series of reports, studies and research pieces. These are listed below with available downloads and include the research into Teacher Effectiveness from which we created Transforming Learning. Should you have enquires about these reports please do contact the helpline who will be able to put you in touch with the relevant contact.

Reports:
The reports are available in PDF format, easily accessed using Adobe Reader. If you do not already have Adobe Reader, you can download the latest version free from Adobe’s website: » Download Adobe Reader 

Rush to the Top
One quarter of headteachers are aged over fifty-five and 43% of deputies express no desire to inherit their position. It takes an average of 20 years to go from NQT to headteacher. A leadership crisis is looming and unless something is done to avert it, schools and colleges could find themselves caught in a nasty trap.
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Staying on Track 
An analysis of the issues that can derail school and FE college mergers and Hay Group advice on how to overcome the challenges.
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Shining a Light
Examines the key issues about school recruitment and retention.
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Growing Tomorrow's School Leaders: The Challenge
Schools are facing a potential crisis in the recruitment and retention of staff to middle and senior leadership positions. This situation is likely to worsen over the next ten years. Schools, LEAs and national bodies should regard leadership talent development as a key strategic issue. The development of staff to take on more senior roles should be seen by all school leaders, at all levels, as the major part of their leadership role. Collective and integrated action at national, local and school levels is required to meet the future demands for school leaders.
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Schools Out
Can teachers, social workers and health staff learn to live together? A report commissioned by Hay Group Education from Demos about emerging practice in extended schools and its implications for public services and communities.
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The School Recruitment Handbook
A guide to attracting, selecting and keeping outstanding teachers.
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Culture for Learning Report
An investigation into the values and beliefs associated with effective schools. From November 2003 to January 2004 over 4000 teachers in 134 different schools – primary, secondary and special – took part in a unique experiment. Facilitated by materials and analysis from Hay Group they dug deep into their school’s collective psyche, examining the beliefs and values which guided their work. The results show an interesting link between school culture and performance.
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A National Development Agenda
The combined views of 8000 pupils on classroom climate, gathered through the Transforming Learning site. Examines the strengths and weaknesses of primary and secondary schools, the effects of class size, teacher experience and Free School Meals.
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Research into Teacher Effectiveness
Major investigation for the DfES into the characteristics and skills of highly effective teachers, and the key features of the learning environment they create.
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Maverick: Breakthrough Leadership That Transforms Schools
A study into the characteristics of headteachers who achieve outstanding results in their schools. What makes them so entrepreneurial? What can we do to help them succeed?
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The Lessons of Leadership
How does the leadership of headteachers compare to that provided by senior directors in private industry?
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Getting the Best out of PM in Your School
Excerpt from our recently published book on Performance Management, containing a practical guide to implementation.
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Are You Doing Better Than You Think You Are?
This short report analyses early aggregate data from Transforming Learning itself. Many teachers are underestimating their positive impact on pupils’ motivation. We show the main areas of ‘unexpected success’  for Primary and Secondary teachers.
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Further Lessons of Leadership
How does Leadership in Further Education Compare to Industry? We use 360-degree feedback data to compare leadership in Beacon FE Colleges, mainstream FE Colleges and private industry.
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