The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) has commissioned Ipsos and the Education Policy Institute (EPI) to conduct research on how colleges’ gather data on incoming disadvantaged learners and use it to support their transition. They are particularly interested in use of the DfE’s ‘Get Information about Pupils’ (GIAP) tool to access this information.
As part of the research, Ipsos are interviewing staff at FE and Sixth Form colleges. NAMSS is supporting Ipsos by informing our members of the opportunity to share your experience.
What the study is about:
Topics explored in the research include:
- Approaches taken to access/gather learner data
- How learner data is used
- Views and experiences of the GIAP tool (if applicable)
- Perceived outcomes for colleges and learners
Who it will involve:
One or more staff members from a college can take part.
- Staff supporting disadvantaged learners (e.g. Student Services),
- Senior leaders, or
- Staff managing learner data (e.g. MIS staff).
What it will involve:
- A one-hour online interview in January 2026
- Participation is voluntary with a £50 voucher as a thank-you
How to take part:
- If interested, please email UK-PA-GIAP-Evaluation@ipsos.com with your college name and job title.
- Please note that not all expressions of interest will result in an interview.
- You can find more information on the interview here.
Please note that your participation is entirely voluntary, and you are free to decline or withdraw at any time without needing to provide a reason.
There is also the opportunity to take part in a focus group with 1-2 other members of staff at your college if you would prefer this to an interview.
