The first of three programmes exploring the work of educational researchers who aim to improve teacher training by developing projects relevant to Special Educational Needs. This programme looks at three research projects that focus on the relationship between schools and families. At the University of Chichester Trisha Waters is working on Story Links, a literacy project that uses a partnership with parents to target behavioural problems. At the University of Northampton a research project is arming trainee teachers with more information about who is involved in extended schools and what is being done to encourage families to get more involved. The third project, also based at the University of Northampton, looks at how teachers can work with fathers in developing boy-friendly teaching. The programme also looks at what researchers do to spread the word about what they have learned and how such knowledge can best be used to inform practice in schools.

Video Series: Research and Development in SEN
Release Date 2009