follow the style and formatting guide, which gives step-by-step instructions on how to use the template
use the template on this page to format their documents
use the theory of change model template, if this is required
Published 19 August 2014 Last updated 20 December 2023 +show all updates
Updated the 'Style and formatting guide for DfE research publications' with revised flow chart advice and information on theory of change models. Added the 'Theory of change model: template'.
'Template for DfE research reports and briefs': updated contact email address to request research report number.
Updated the 'Research reports: template and style guide'. Updates to numbered paragraphs, equations, table header rows and flow charts.
Updated the research report template and guidance with the latest accessibility advice.
Updated 'Template for DfE research reports and briefs' and 'Style and formatting guide for DfE research publications'.
Updated template to include Government Social Research logo.
Updated the document template and style guide for contractors writing DfE research reports and briefs.