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Walsh, G., Martin, C., Sloan, S., Dunn, J., and Winter,F. (2022) ‘The Buddies Study – BUilding BriDges, DimInishing Educational DiSadvantage: Examining the Role of the Home-School Community Liaison (HSCL) across the island of Ireland’
Although family engagement in children’s learning is a well-established predictor of educational success (see e.g. Higgins & Katsipataki, 2015 and […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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