This publication sets out areas where DfE is interested in more research and new evidence2. Given the broad policy agenda of the department it is not practical to provide an exhaustive list of research questions of interest. Instead this is a targeted list of areas which are both key departmental priorities and where we feel the research community is currently well placed to add to our evidence base. In terms of approaches to answer the questions, we are interested in both primary qualitative and quantitative research, secondary data analysis, and literature reviews/synthesis of existing evidence. For all questions we are interested in international perspectives and what has worked, or not, in other countries. For all our questions we are interested in how results differ for relevant sub-groups such as Free School Meal pupils, Pupil Premium pupils, Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) pupils, Black and Minority Ethnic pupils, and gender.
Get in touch with ARI.Reply@education.gov.uk
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Background: Pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in Northern Ireland (NI) experience extreme educational disadvantage and the Department of Education (DE) has made considerable investment to ensure identification,...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of Ulster
The project aims to create a longitudinal profile of pupils with SEN in NI using a range of available government data sets, which can provide insights into approaches that lead to better outcomes for condition-specific learning needs in mainstream schooling.
Helping children with special educational needs reach their potential requires significant reforms in policy and support processes. With waiting lists for special needs assessment and appeals to Tribunals at a record hig...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: FULLSPEKTRUM LTD
The project develops FS:Insight, a business intelligence and management information system for LAs and schools, which can partially answer the question by reducing administrative burden and simplifying reporting and accurate student insights.
Education is central to any country's economic development and welfare. The principle global challenge of our times is how to ensure every child's equal access to inclusive, equitable and quality educational provision re...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of Edinburgh
The project aims to disseminate research findings on inclusive education for disabled children in China, which can partially address the question on approaches for SEND outreach work in mainstream schools.