NFER

NFER (National Federation of Educational Research) is a British publishing organisation that specialises in educational books, journals and resources. It was founded in 1949 by a collective of educational professionals and has long been associated with the National Federation of Teachers in England and Wales. From its beginning the agency focused on producing research‑based texts for teachers, setting out its mission to promote the application of educational research to classroom practice.

Over the decades NFER expanded its catalogue to cover a broad spectrum of subjects including mathematics, science, humanities, language arts and special educational needs. It has gained a reputation for high academic standards, employing peer review and consultation with practising teachers. To increase accessibility, the company offers both print and digital formats, and routinely incorporates online activities, downloadable worksheets and assessment tools.

NFER operates as a not‑for‑profit entity and, while it remains independently owned, it collaborates with educators, examination boards and publishing partners worldwide. Its publications are widely used in secondary schools and teacher training programmes in the United Kingdom and abroad. The organisation maintains an extensive archive of past titles, continuing research in education and making earlier works available in electronic form for current study.

In addition to its core publishing activities, NFER runs a series of conferences and workshops aimed at fostering dialogue between researchers and practitioners. The institution remains committed to supporting evidence‑based teaching and is considered a respected voice in the field of educational publishing.