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Education
Child Development
Parenting
Neurodiversity
Research
Jargon Free
Inclusivity
SEND
Community
Research
Research that informs, supports and makes a difference.
Independent research, evaluation, mentoring and training for organisations, professionals and researchers.
At RECAP, we believe that good research should do more than generate findings. It should help us understand experiences, ask meaningful questions, challenge assumptions and make informed decisions that lead to positive change.
We provide independent research and evaluation services, alongside mentoring, consultancy and practical research training. Whether you are developing a new project, evaluating an existing service, supporting an in-house researcher or looking to build your organisation’s research capabilities, we can help.
Our approach brings together academic research expertise, professional knowledge and an appreciation of lived experience. We are particularly experienced in education, early years, SEND, neurodiversity, children and families, and community engagement.
We work collaboratively, recognising that organisations and individuals bring valuable knowledge and experience to the research process.
How can we support you?
Research & Evaluation Consultancy
Turning questions into meaningful evidence. From initial ideas and research design through to data collection, analysis and reporting, we provide independent research and evaluation support to help organisations understand experiences, assess impact and inform future decisions. Whether you need a complete research project or support with one particular stage, we can tailor our involvement to your needs.
Research Mentoring & Support
Experienced research guidance, without the need for an in-house senior research team. We work alongside in-house researchers, early-career researchers and small research teams, providing independent mentoring, methodological guidance and a supportive space to explore challenges and develop ideas. Our focus is on building confidence, strengthening research practice and developing the researcher, rather than taking over their project.
Research Training & Workshops
Making research accessible, practical and meaningful. Research can feel complex, particularly when it is not your primary professional background. Our research training and workshops help individuals, teams and organisations understand research processes, develop practical skills and feel more confident using research in their work. From introductory sessions for non-researchers to tailored training on research methods, data collection and evaluation, we make research more approachable without compromising quality.
Flexible ways of working
We recognise that not every organisation needs a complete research project.
You might need support developing an initial research proposal, an independent facilitator for a series of focus groups, help interpreting data you have already collected or a full evaluation of your programme.
We can work independently, alongside your existing team or as a collaborative research partner, depending on your requirements.
Research support that works for you
Every research project, organisation and researcher is different.
We offer flexible support, from one-off consultations and workshops to longer-term mentoring, collaborative research partnerships and independently commissioned evaluations.
Whether you are at the very beginning of an idea or already working through a complex project, we can help you identify the support that would be most useful.
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