HOST Policy Research - experts in research and evaluation

HOST is an independent contract research and consultancy group specialising in employment, education and training, and enterprise studies. Operating from its resource centre in central Sussex and through a cross-UK network of HOST Associates and partner agencies, it provides a full range of policy research, monitoring and evaluation studies, and development services for government departments and agencies, and others in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

Established in 1986, HOST has built an international reputation for bringing a fresh approach to market intelligence and policy research in its specialist areas. HOST has also built up a strong track record across the public sector for practically focused evaluation studies.

Our goal is:

‘To provide practical, leading edge research and evaluation services to support policy development in areas including education, employment and enterprise development.’

HOST’s work is widely recognised as practical as well as authoritative. Our work programme has included numerous sector and cross-sector studies to inform policy developments, and enhance participation and the delivery of education and employment programmes.

 

HOST Policy Research is a trading name of HOST Research and Evaluation Services LLP. Registered in England and Wales Partnership No. OC366813

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