Charlynne Pullen BA (Hons) MSc GDE
Principal Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Fellow
Summary
An experienced researcher in education, my research interests are mainly in post-16 technical and vocational education, including apprenticeships. My expertise includes qualitative and quantitative research, including policy and economic analysis. I joined Sheffield Hallam in 2022, with around 20 years experience including conducting, leading and managing, and commissioning research. My previous roles include Head of Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and Evaluation at The Education and Training Foundation, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Manager at City & Guilds, and Principal Ï㽶ÊÓƵer Evaluation and Skills at the Learning and Skills Network.
About
An experienced leader, manager and researcher, I’ve worked in educational research and policy for around 20 years. My research interests are in post-16 vocational education, including higher and degree apprenticeships, the Further Education workforce, and post-16 skills policy and implementation. My expertise in a range of research methods, both qualitative and quantitative, mean I lead and conduct a range of research projects including policy analysis, evaluations, and secondary data analysis.
From 2014-2020, I was Head of Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and Evaluation at the Education and Training Foundation, managing the FE workforce data programme including the Staff Individualised Record, and overseeing all evaluations of CPD programmes. Prior to that I worked in a range of research roles at IPPR, City & Guilds, a Sector Skills Council, the Learning and Skills Network, Universities UK, and NFER.
I was a Governor at Milton Keynes College Group from 2017 to 2023, serving as Chair of the Search and Governance Committee, Chair of the Curriculum and Quality Group, and Chair of the CEO Selection Committee. I was a Governor at the University of Bedfordshire from 2020 to 2023. Prior to that I was a Governor at two Primary Schools in Islington from 2008 to 2014, and a Councillor in Islington from 2010-14.
I have a BA (Hons) in Modern History from the University of Oxford, an MSc in Social Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Methods from the Open University, a Graduate Diploma (Level 6) in Economics from Birkbeck College, University of London, and am in the final stages of my PhD in the Economics of Education from the University of Sheffield.
Publications
Journal articles
Boodt, S., & Pullen, C. (2025). . Ï㽶ÊÓƵ in Post-Compulsory Education.
Reports
Pullen, C., McCaig, C., Emms, K., & Laczik, A. (2024). . Edge Foundation.
Pullen, C. (2024). UVAC.
Pullen, C., Boylan, M., Boodt, S., Zhu, H., & Clarkson, L. (2024). . Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.
Pullen, C., & Boodt, S. (2024). . Sheffield Institute of Education, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ. /sheffield-institute-education-research/projects/evaluation-of-the-greater-than-network#:~:text=The%20evaluation%20ran%20from%20March,working%20effectively%20prior%20to%20closure
Pullen, C. (2024). . Department for Education, UK Government.
Pullen, C., Jeffery, R., & Griffiths, T.-.L. (2024). . gov.uk.
Midlands Innovation, (2022). . Midlands Innovation.
Pullen, C., & Mullan, J. (2021). . World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics.
Pullen, C. (2020). . The Gatsby Charitable Foundation.
Frontier Economics, (2020). . Education & Training Foundation.
BMG Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, (2019). . The Education & Training Foundation.
Frontier Economics, (2019). . Education & Training Foundation.
BMG Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, (2018). .
Zaidi, A., Howat, C., Caisl, J., & Puts, E. (2018). . The Education & Training Foundation.
Frontier Economics, (2018). . Education & Training Foundation.
Frontier Economics, (2017). . Education & Training Foundation.
Zaidi, A., Howat, C., & Caisl, J. (2017). . The Education & Training Foundation.
Pullen, C., & Dromey, J. (2016). . Institute for Public Policy Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.
Pullen, C., & Clifton, J. (2016). . Institute for Public Policy Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.
Frontier Economics, (2016). . The Education & Training Foundation.
Frontier Economics, (2016). . The Education & Training Foundation.
Frontier Economics, (2016). . The Education & Training Foundation.
Frontier Economics, (2016). . The Education & Training Foundation.
Frontier Economics, (2016). . The Education & Training Foundation.
Zaidi, A., Howat, C., & Caisl, J. (2016). . The Education & Training Foundation.
Zaidi, A., Howat, C., Caisal, J., & Pullen, C. (2015). . The Education & Training Foundation.
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ & Consultancy Service, (2015). . The Education & Training Foundation.
Frontier Economics, (2015). . The Education & Training Foundation.
Frontier Economics, (2015). . The Education & Training Foundation.
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ & Consultancy Service, (2015). . The Education & Training Foundation.
HOLEX, (2014). . The Education & Training Foundation.
Frontier Economics, (2014). . The Education & Training Foundation.
Frontier Economics, (2014). . The Education & Training Foundation.
Frontier Economics, (2014). . The Education & Training Foundation.
Pullen, C., & Varley Winter, O. (2013). . City & Guilds.
Lucas, B., Claxton, G., & Spencer, E. (2012). . City & Guilds.
Pullen, C., Varley-Winter, O., & Melaniphy, P. (2012). . City & Guilds.
Cox, A., Fairhurst, P., Hadjivassiliou, K., Hirsh, W., Pullen, C., Jones, K., ... Walker, E. (2010). . Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS).
Pullen, C., Bruce, T., & Hale, C. (2008). . Universities UK.
Pullen, C., & Morris, M. (2007). . Ï㽶ÊÓƵ in Practice.
Pullen, C., Lines, A., Easton, C., & Schagen, S. (2007). . DfES.
Internet Publications
Pullen, C. (2025). .
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Pullen, C. (2024). .
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Pullen, C. (2024).
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Pullen, C., Jeffery, R., & Griffiths, T.-.L. (2024). .
Pullen, C., Jeffery, R., & Griffiths, T.-.L. (2024). .
Presentations
Jeffery, R., Pullen, C., & Griffiths, T.-.L. (2023). Experiences and Perceived Impacts of the Apprenticeship Minimum Wage: A Qualitative Scoping Study. Presented at: The Low Pay Commission, Online