Published research reports

Hughes, D., Bimrose, J., Barnes, S-A., Bowes, L. & Orton, M. (2005). A Systematic Literature Review of Research into Career Development Interventions for Workforce Development. Derby: Centre for Guidance Studies, University of Derby. (for DfES).

Bimrose, J., Barnes, S-A & Brown, J (2006) A Systematic Literature Review of Resarch into Career-Related Interventions for Higher Education, HECSU, Manchester & Institute for Employment Research, University of Warwick.

Hasluck, C., Bimrose, J., Barnes, S-A., Brown, J., Marris, L., McGivern, G., Orton, M. & White, M. (2006) Evaluation of skills coaching trials and skills passports. A synthesis of qualitative and quantitative evidence. heffield: Department for Work and Pensions. Leeds: Corporate Document Services. Research Report 391.

Bimrose, J., & Hughes, D.M. (2006).Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) Provision and Higher EducationInformation, Advice & Guidance (IAG) Provision and Higher Education,. Paper commissioned by the DfES Review of Information Advice & Guidance.

Bimrose, J. (2006). Labour market and course information. Position paper commissioned by the DfES Review of IAG.

Bimrose, J., Barnes, S-A., Green, A., Orton, M. & Davies, R. (2005) Local Labour Market Information Feasibility Study. Sheffield: Ufi learndirect

Bimrose, J., Barnes, S-A. & Brown, J. (2006). A Systematic Literature Review of Research into Career-related Interventions for Higher Education, Manchester: HECSU.

Bimrose, J. (2006) The Changing Context of Career Practice: Guidance, Counselling or Coaching? Derby: University of Derby Occasional Paper. [ISBN 0 901437 59 X].

Bimrose, J., Barnes, S-A., Brown, A, Hasluck, C. & Behle, H. (2007). Skills diagnostics and screening tools: A literature review. Department for Work and Pensions, Research Report 459. [ISBN 978 1 84712 276 6].

 

Commissioned research reports

Bimrose, J. (1994). Issues for Guidance and Counselling in the United Kingdom. Position Paper for the Council of Europe, Standing Conference on University Problems (CC-PU).

Bimrose, J. (1994). Key Problems: Professional Training. Position Paper for the Council of Europe, Standing Conference on University Problems (CC-PU)

Bimrose, J. (1994). Emerging Issues: Guidance and Counselling. Postion Paper for the Council of Europe, Standing Conference on University Problems (CC-PU).

Bimrose, J., Green, A., Orton, M. Barnes, S. A., Scheibl, F., Galloway, S. and Baldauf, B. (2003). Improving the Participation of Women in the Labour Market. Coventry & Warwickshire, Coventry, Local Skills Council.

Orton, M., Bimrose, J. and Green, A. (2003). A Review of the Dissemination of Research Relevant to the Sub-Region: Improving the Participation of Women in the Labour Market: Coventry and Warwickshire. Coventry: Warwick Institute for Employment Research.

Bimrose, J, Barnes, S.A., Hughes, D. & Orton, M. (2004). What is Effective Guidance? Evidence from Longitudinal Case Studies in England, Sheffield: Department for Education & Skills & Warwick: Institute for Employment Research.

Bimrose, J., Barnes, S.A. & Orton, M. (2004). Sector Skills Council Information Advice and Guidance Role Development: Report on Pathfinders CITB-ConstructionSkills, e-skills UK, SEMTA and Skillset, London: Skills for Business and Warwick: Institute for Employment Research.

Bimrose, J., Barnes, S.A. & Orton, M. (2005). Sector Skills Council’s IAG Role Development: Final Report. Coventry: Warwick Institute for Employment Research.

Bimrose, J. and Barnes, S. (2005). Careers Advice and Guidance: Evaluating Effectiveness. Position Paper. London: skillsformedia.

Bimrose, J., Barnes, S-A. & Hughes, D. (2005). Effective Guidance One Year On: Evidence from Longitudinal Case Studies in England. London: Department for Education & Skills, Coventry: Warwick Institute for Employment Research.

Bimrose, J., Barnes, S-A. and Orton, M. (2005). Labour Market Information for Effective Guidance within skillset. London: skillset; Coventry:Warwick Institute for Employment Research.

Bimrose, J., Hughes, D. & Collin, A. (2006). Quality assurance mechanisms for Information, Advice and Guidance: A critical review. Coventry: Warwick Institute for Employment Research.

Hasluck, C., Bimrose, J., Barnes, S-A. and McGivern, G. with White, R. and Orton, M. (2005). Evaluation of skills coaching trials and skills passports: Stage 1 Report - Early lessons from implementation and delivery. Sheffield: Department of Work & Pensions: Coventry: Warwick Institute for Employment Research

Hasluck, C., Bimrose, J., Barnes, S-A., Marris, L. & White, R. (2006) Evaluation of skills coaching trials and skills passports: Stage 2 Qualitative survey report. Sheffield: Department of Work & Pensions: Coventry: Warwick Institute for Employment Research

Bimrose, J., Barnes, S-A. & Hughes, D. (2006). Developing career trajectories in England: the role of effective guidance. Department for Education & Skills, Coventry: Warwick Institute for Employment Research.

Bimrose, J., Barnes, S-A. and Marris, L. (2007) Establishing World Class Careers Education and Guidance in Kent and Medway: A literature review. Coventry: Warwick Institute for Employment Research.

Bimrose, J., Marris, L. and Barnes, S-A. (2007) Establishing World Class Careers Education and Guidance in Kent and Medway: A scoping exercise. Coventry: Warwick Institute for Employment Research.

Bimrose, J. and Barnes, S-A. (2007) Navigating the labour market: career decision making and the role of guidance. Warwick Institute for Employment Research and Department for Education and Skills.

Bimrose, J., Marris, L. and Barnes, S-A. (2008) Establishing World Class Careers Education and Guidance in Connexions Kent & Medway: In-depth case studies. Coventry: Warwick Institute for Employment Research.

Bimrose, J., S-A. Barnes, and D. Hughes. (2008). Adult Career Progression and Advancement: A five year study of the effectiveness of guidance. Coventry: Warwick Institute for Employment Research and the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.