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The British Educational Research Association (½¿É«µ¼º½) is the leading authority on educational research in the UK, supporting and representing the community of scholars, practitioners and everyone...
TEAN Webinar: Feeding teachers’ curiosity: developing a culture of enquiry across schools in Wales
There is a substantial body of literature related to teachers’ action research in all its various forms. This session explores the challenges and opportunities arising from a major state-led...
The English SEND tribunal appeal rate: Moving the goalposts to sustainability?
The special educational needs and disability (SEND) tribunal in England was launched in 1994 to hear appeals from parents. Statements of SEN were replaced with education, health and care plans...
½¿É«µ¼º½ Small Grants Fund 2026/2027: Professional development for a flourishing early years sector
The 2026 funding aims to support research focusing on the professional development of early years workforce for a flourishing early years sector both in the UK and worldwide.
½¿É«µ¼º½ Conference 2026
Abstract submission closes on the 31 January 2026. This year the conference will be returning to the University of Manchester 8-10 September 2026
½¿É«µ¼º½ Expert Panel on Educational Research Funding
The ½¿É«µ¼º½ Expert Panel on Educational Research Funding was established by ½¿É«µ¼º½ Council to investigate the situation regarding funding for educational research in the UK. Chaired by David James...
Upcoming events
SIG Meet & Discuss: Education and Psychology
We are delighted to invite you to the inaugural meeting of our newly launched Education and Psychology SIG — a dynamic forum for educators, researchers, and practitioners passionate about...
SIG Meet & Discuss: Comparative and International Education
The ½¿É«µ¼º½ Comparative and International Education SIG exists to provide a forum within ½¿É«µ¼º½ for academics, practitioners and students from a range of disciplines who are involved in research in...
Neurodivergent Researcher Network Coffee Hour Spring
The Neurodivergent Researcher Network is intended to provide a platform for neurodivergent researchers to come together, collaborate, offer mutual support, and share experiences. Our coffee hours...
TEAN Webinar: Feeding teachers’ curiosity: developing a culture of enquiry across schools in Wales
There is a substantial body of literature related to teachers’ action research in all its various forms. This session explores the challenges and opportunities arising from a major state-led...
½¿É«µ¼º½ Teacher Network
The ½¿É«µ¼º½ Teacher Network is an inclusive community of educators from early years, primary, and secondary schools and further, adult and vocational education in the UK. The network serves as a...
Early Career Researcher Network
The ½¿É«µ¼º½ Early Career Researcher (ECR) Network aims to offer support to those who are in the process of completing their masters or doctorate in education, as well as those who have completed...
Neurodivergent Researchers Network
The ½¿É«µ¼º½ Neurodivergent Researchers Network is a new initiative launched by the British Educational Research Association (½¿É«µ¼º½). The network is intended to provide a platform for neurodivergent...
Event Videos
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The English SEND tribunal appeal rate: Moving the goalposts to sustainability?
The special educational needs and disability (SEND) tribunal in England was launched in 1994 to hear appeals from parents. Statements of SEN were replaced with education, health and care plans...
Continue reading blog postBridging worlds: Using youth work to blend organic and cocreated digital environments to support neurodivergent young people in mainstream education
This blog post reflects on our podcast Bridging Worlds, a research study that combines outdoor learning, youth work, and digital creativity through Minecraft. Funded by a ½¿É«µ¼º½-Kusuma Trust award,...
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Powerful knowledge in vocational subjects: Why a real-world/experiential curriculum is not enough
Curriculum design in vocational subjects requires a careful balance of theory, practice and adaptability. It must be inclusive, future-oriented and intellectually demanding, and, I argue, rooted...
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‘A decade of decline’: The education of children with SEND in custody
Children’s right to an education is explicitly stated in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNRC, Article 28). In England, the special educational needs (SEND) Code of Practice sets...
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