Research Report

  • Purdy, N. Gibson, K., Orr, K., Tsang, K. (2022) Perceptions of Level 4 & 5 Qualifications in Northern Ireland

    This mixed methods research study, funded by the Department for the Economy (DfE) in Northern Ireland, and conducted by a […]

  • Bloomer, S., Purdy, N. Gibson, K., Orr, K. (2022) The Assessment of Vocational Education and Training Qualifications

    In the last decade a significant body of literature was generated at the national policy level, much of which was […]

  • Purdy, N. (2022) Beyond The Stereotype

    Numerous academic and policy reports over many years have highlighted the underachievement of some pupils within the Northern Ireland education […]

  • O’Hagan, Celia (2020) The Safer Borrowing Project: An Evaluation of the Impact of Financial Literacy in NI Schools

    This research aimed to evaluate the impact of the Consumer Council resource trials on the student teacher, the schools who […]

  • Bell, I (2021) Digital Schoolhouse: An inclusive approach to teaching computing?

    Now more than ever it is important to reflect on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and the importance of all young […]

  • Walsh (2021) Play in Practice during the Pandemic: Summary Report

    PlayBoard NI, Stranmillis University College and the Controlled Schools’ Support Council recently embarked on a collaborative research project to examine […]

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

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Gibson, K et al, (2025) Pathways to Inclusion: Exploring Higher Education Opportunities for People with Intellectual Disabilities

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Purdy et al (2025) Effective School Leadership in Disadvantaged Communities

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