Research services

Our research underpins our programmes, campaigns and policy work to raise literacy attitudes, habits and skills across the UK.

Our research work

Our research programme is designed to:

  • raise literacy attitudes, habits and skills across the UK
  • underpin our programmes, campaigns and policy work
  • inform our identity as an organisation

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What we do

  • Annual literacy trackers

    We ask children, young people and other stakeholders about literacy using large-scale national surveys.

  • Issue-led research

    We explore literacy issues using multiple approaches to further our understanding on a commission basis.

  • Evaluating our work

    Our evidence-based approach means we comprehensively explore the impact of our programmes.

  • Bespoke evaluations of programmes or products for others

    Commission us to help you understand your impact.