Research and Development
Since 2014, trust staff have participated in Erasmus+ courses to Portugal, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Italy and Poland. Further visits are planned for Latvia, France, Spain and Gran Canaria.
Erasmus + supports the implementation of the European policy agenda for growth, jobs, equity and social inclusion.
Europe needs more cohesive and inclusive societies, which allow citizens to play an active role in democratic life. Erasmus+ is an important instrument to promote the inclusion of people with disadvantaged backgrounds.
Well-performing education and training systems help to tackle challenges by providing people with the skills required by the labour market and the economy, while allowing them to play an active role in society and achieve personal fulfilment. Reforms in education strengthen progress towards these goals, on the basis of a shared vision between policy makers and stakeholders, sound evidence and cooperation across different fields and levels.
BERA Annual Conference
The results of a survey investigating the experiences of LGBTQI teachers were presented at the BERA Annual Conference. An anonymous online survey was devised inviting LGBTQI teachers in the UK to respond to questions about their engagement with the school community. Within these questions, the researchers sought to find out whether the experiences of LGBTQI teachers differed depending on whether they taught:
- in a rural, urban or suburban school,
- in Primary or Secondary Education
Researchers also considered whether those teaching during UK Clause 28 of the Local Government Act (1988-2003) were more guarded than those entering teaching after its repeal in 2003. The results can be viewed here.
BERA Ethical Guidelines for Educational Research
A summary of the BERA Ethical Guidelines has been developed to aid staff with various aspects of educational research. The summary can be downloaded here. Please note that the full BERA Guidelines can be accessed from within this document.
Ethical Guidelines for Educational Research 2011– A Summary
Ethical Guidelines for Educational Research - Full Guidelines