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Child Development
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Research
Jargon Free
Inclusivity
SEND
Community
Research Training & Workshops
Making research more accessible, understandable and useful.
Research is not just for academics. Across charities, education settings, community organisations and funded projects, professionals are increasingly expected to collect evidence, evaluate services, understand impact and use research to inform their decisions.
Yet many people are asked to undertake these activities without having received formal research training. At RECAP, we believe that research skills should be accessible to everyone who needs them.
Our research training and workshops are designed to build knowledge, develop practical skills and help individuals and organisations feel more confident engaging with research.
We take a clear, supportive and practical approach, breaking down research terminology and processes without losing the importance of quality, ethics and methodological rigour.
Research for Non-Researchers
A practical introduction to understanding and undertaking research.
Our Research for Non-Researchers training is designed for professionals who need to engage with research as part of their role but do not have a formal research background.
Whether you are planning a small evaluation, gathering feedback from families, exploring service-user experiences or trying to understand the impact of your work, this training will help you develop the knowledge and confidence to get started.
Topics include:
Understanding what research is and why it matters
Developing meaningful research questions
Choosing appropriate research methods
Designing questionnaires, interviews and focus groups
Recruitment, sampling and participation
Understanding research ethics and informed consent
Collecting and managing research data
Introduction to qualitative and quantitative analysis
Understanding and interpreting findings
Communicating findings and making recommendations
Choosing appropriate Using research to inform service development and practice methods
Training can be adapted to suit your organisation, the experience of your team and the type of research you are undertaking.
Bespoke Research Training
Practical learning tailored to your organisation.
Not every team needs a complete introduction to research.
You may already have experience of collecting data but need support with analysis. You may be preparing to facilitate focus groups for the first time or want to strengthen how you evaluate your programmes.
We offer tailored training and workshops focused on particular research skills and processes.
Possible topics include:
Planning and designing research
Understanding research questions, methodologies, methods and project planning.
Interviews and focus group facilitation
Developing effective questions, facilitating meaningful discussions and creating opportunities for participants to contribute.
Qualitative data analysis
Introducing approaches to coding, identifying patterns, developing themes and interpreting findings.
Evaluation and understanding impact
Exploring how organisations can gather meaningful evidence, evaluate their activities and use findings to inform future development.
Ethics and inclusive research practice
Considering informed consent, confidentiality, accessibility, participant involvement and ethical decision-making.
Communicating research findings
Developing accessible reports, summaries, recommendations and other outputs for different audiences.
Who is our training for?
Our training is particularly suitable for:
Charities, CICs and social enterprises
Education and early-years professionals
SEND and neurodiversity organisations
Family and community support services
Project managers and programme leads
Staff responsible for monitoring, evaluation and impact
Professionals new to research
Small teams looking to develop research capability
How is training delivered?
Training can be delivered through introductory sessions, focused workshops or tailored programmes developed around your organisation’s needs.
We aim to make sessions engaging, relevant and directly applicable to participants’ roles, using practical examples, discussion and opportunities for reflection.
Our training can also complement our research consultancy and mentoring services, providing additional support as teams put their learning into practice.
Training can be made available in person and online.
Whether you want to introduce your team to research for the first time or develop more specific skills, we can work with you to create training that meets your needs.
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