Research Report

• Walsh (2026) et al, Playful Primary Classrooms

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• Gracie et al (2026) Community Service: Church-School collaborations addressing educational underachievement and social disadvantage

  This study investigates the evolving role of churches in Northern Ireland as partners in addressing educational underachievement and social deprivation […]

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• Purdy et al (2026) Faith in our Schools: Evaluating the role of Christian churches and organisations in Northern Ireland schools

  This mixed-methods study, commissioned by Scripture Union Northern Ireland and with data collected between March and June 2025, evaluates the […]

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• Nutbrown et al (2025) It is rocket science: professionalising the early childhood workforce in the UK

  The early childhood education and care (ECEC) workforce plays a central role in shaping children’s early learning, development and wellbeing. […]

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• Ievers et al (2026) The Health, Wellbeing and Future of Technology & Design in Northern Ireland

  This report examines the current position and future development of Technology and Design (T&D) within the Northern Ireland education system. […]

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• Purdy et al (2026) Transform: Exploring Pathways and Barriers for Young People with Disabilities…

  This mixed-methods study, funded by EPIC Futures NI, set out to explore the challenges and issues facing young people with […]

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