Lewis Clark BSc, MRes
Researcher
About
Lewis Clark joined the Sheffield Institute of Education Research and Knowledge Exchange (SIRKE) in May 2021. His role involves working on quantitative research and evaluation projects, but he is also experienced in mixed-methods research. His research interests broadly focus on careers guidance and education.
Lewis is currently studying part-time for a PhD at the University of Derby. His thesis is exploring how careers professionals in secondary schools across England prepare young people for the future of work.
Lewis previously worked as a research assistant in the International Centre for Guidance Studies at the University of Derby for 4 years. During this time, he worked on several projects including the national evaluation of the Gatsby Benchmarks and worked with a variety of funders.
Lewis is currently project managing the English Mastery randomised control trial funded by the Education Endowment Fund and the Research Super Vision Project funded by Research England.
Experience
• Researcher: SIRKE, Sheffield Hallam University, 2021 – present
• Research Assistant: International Centre for Guidance Studies, University of Derby, 2017 – 2021
Education
• PhD: Institute of Education, University of Derby, 2020 – present
• MRes: Psychology, University of Northumbria, 2016 – 2017
• BSc (Hons): Psychology, University of Northumbria, 2013 - 2016
Teaching
College of Social Sciences and Arts
Lewis supports undergraduate and postgraduate students through the SIRKE research clinics.
Publications
Commercial Research
Willis, B., Maxwell, B., Stiell, B., Clark, L., Stevens, A., Clarkson, L., & Zhu, H. (2023). Regional implementation leads in Bristol.
Clark, L., Coldwell, M., Pearson, S., Willis, B., Wilson, I., Byrne, E., ... & Reaney-Wood, S. (2023). Family hubs innovation fund evaluation: Final research report City of Doncaster.
Hanson, J., Vigurs, K., Moore, N., Everitt, J., & Clark, L. (2019). Gatsby careers benchmark north east implementation pilot: Interim evaluation (2015-2017).
Harrison, N., Vigurs, K., Crockford, J., Colin, M., Squire, R., & Clark, L. (2018). Understanding the evaluation of access and participation outreach interventions for under 16 year olds.
Everitt, J., Neary, S., Delgardo Fuentes, M. A., & Clark, L. (2018). Personal guidance: What works?.
Clark, L., & Parry, C. (2019). An evaluation of the INSPiRED teenager framework. Journal of the National Institute for Career Education and Counselling, 43(1), 41-47.
Hanson, J., & Clark, L. (2019). Future Frontiers: The impact of career coaching on career readiness and indicators of successful transitions in Year 11 pupils.
Burke, C., Neary, S., Hanson, J., Parker, G., Everitt, J., & Clark, L. (2019). Supporting service children in school: An organisational improvement framework.
Košťálová, H., Cudlínová, M., Blake, H., Clark, L., Dimsits, M., Kavková, E., ... & Ceinos Sanz, C. (2021). A Practitioner's Guide to Uncharted Waters of Career Counselling, a Critical Reflection Perspective.
Clark, L., & Moore, N. (2021). Understanding parents’ contribution to young people’s career decision-making.
Moore, N., Neary, S., Clark, L., & Blake, H. (2021). Crucial impacts on career choices: Research to understand the influences on young people’s choices in primary and secondary schools.
Hanson, J., Moore, N., Neary, S., & Clark, L. (2021). An evaluation of the North East of England pilot of the Gatsby Benchmarks of good career guidance.
Hanson, J., & Clark, L. (2019). Future Frontiers: The impact of career coaching on career readiness and indicators of successful transitions in Year 11 pupils.
Hanson, J., & Clark, L. (2019). An evaluation of the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire collaborative outreach programme.
Moore, N., Vigurs, K., Everitt, J., & Clark, L. (2017). Progression for success: Evaluating North Yorkshire’s innovative careers guidance project.
Academic Publications
Hooley, T., Hanson, J., & Clark, L. (2023). Exploring students’ and graduates’ attitudes to the process of transition to the labour market. Industry and Higher Education, 37(1), 121-134.
Blake, H., Hanson, J., & Clark, L. (2021). The importance of an inclusive alumni network for ensuring effective transitions into employment and future destinations for people with learning disabilities. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 49(4), 445-455.
Košťálová, H., Cudlínová, M., Blake, H., Clark, L., Dimsits, M., Kavková, E., ... & Ceinos Sanz, C. (2021). A Practitioner's Guide to Uncharted Waters of Career Counselling, a Critical Reflection Perspective.
Featured Research
Next Generation Research Super-Vision Project (RSVP)