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Feedback:

"I know from talking with workshop participants that you managed to address many of their concerns. I hope we will be able to work together again in the future."

Richard Kuhn, First Deputy Head, Bushy Meads School

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"You had a quick understanding of what was required, of how to produce the results sought; regular but not intrusive contact to update me on progress or issues and an enviable knack of keeping to the point in conversations and emails. So few consultants write clear to-the-point reports, so that was a great delight too!"

Penny Jones, Senior Adviser for Education, Countryside Agency

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"We greatly valued your ability to define a clear process and the clear analysis and organisation of results."

Bill Graham, Head of Education, Farming and Countryside Education

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"The farm case studies have been very well received, especially the introductory section which sets the case studies in a clear, thoughtful framework. This was the result of a thorough understanding of the brief and time spent creating framework first and then carrying out the research elements. As ever, I would not hesitate in recommending you to others."

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"Your support in this project was excellent, particularly the careful planning and analysis of results."

Dr Mike Prosser, Director of Research and Evaluation, Higher Education Academy

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"You brought a number of very valuable qualities to the review project group, including: expertise in structured interviews, collating and analysing data; clear, focused report writing; flexibility of approach to fit the context; a willingness and ability to work effectively and to high standards within a tight timeframe; and good communication with the project team based on an ability to form effective working relationships within a short space of time."

Dr Helen Thomas, Assistant Director, Higher Education Academy

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"What we valued’ most was having an independent, but informed and knowledgeable, interviewer and researcher, capable of objective analysis and impartial report writing"

Dr Robin Bevan, Deputy Head, King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

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"You bring a wealth of expertise in the field of research and also a very unique flexible creative approach to our project generally. This comes across in a very supportive way and helps the whole team to feel more confident about their role and direction."

Sonia Percival, National Programmes' Team, Learning through Landscapes

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"I particularly valued the interactive approach, where we adapted and altered course slightly as the project proceeded. The quality of analysis and writing was just right too. Keeping close to the actual data but clarifying options and setting out main messages firmly."

Andrew Morris, Chair, National Educational Research Forum

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"We particularly appreciated your expert literature reviews, clarity of thinking, clear authorship and keeping the group on task. First class support delivered in a very personable way."

Paul Logan, Headteacher and Chair, NERF Behaviour Working Group

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‘Your research training session was tremendously practical, down to earth and so closely based on what our problems are.’

Managing Editor, Oxford University Press

‘The most useful aspect of your training session was the combination of theory, tasks and discussion. The tasks were focused on concrete examples which really helped to make them fruitful.’

International Research Editor, Oxford Univeristy Press

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“Flexibility and a willingness to accommodate changing requests are a real positive when working with consultants. Thanks again for the end product.”

Ian Russell, Year of Food and Farming Programme Manager

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“The report you produced is clear, concise and engaging for the reader in spite of the variety of mixed messages there were from participants about the progress of eep. Overall, CfBT is very pleased with the quality and standard of the work that was carried out during the project.”

Elaine McCann, Development Manager: Research, CfBT Education Trust

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