PERUPolicy Evaluation Research Unit

At PERU, we believe that evaluation and research play an important role in human flourishing. For us, relationships are a core research theme, and methodological innovation is our core expertise. We hold these in critical tension to ensure we remain true to the demanding nature of social reality.

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Research protocol: Evaluating the impact of Eedi formative assessment online platform (formerly Diagnostic Questions or DQ) on attainment in mathematics at GCSE and teacher workload


This paper describes a cluster randomised controlled trial designed to test the efficacy of Eedi, a formative question setting and diagnostic digital platform, on attainment in mathematics at GCSE as well as its impact on teacher workload.

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Homelessness and the Private Rented Sector


Homelessness has a devastating effect on those who experience it and is costly to the public purse.

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Innovation and Social Investment Programs in Europe


There is a lack of empirical research around sub‐national Social Investment programs, and a lack of connectivity with social innovation.

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Whole System Approach for Women Offenders – Final Evaluation Report


The evaluation has found that the WSA provides a good example of a gendered approach to supporting women in contact with the criminal justice system or at risk of offending and has been successful in responding to a number of its key aims.

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The Evaluation Market and Its Industry in England


This chapter presents an analysis of the evaluation market in England.

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