Current Research

If you would like any more information about any of these, please get in touch with us: a.jones@gold.ac.uk

We welcome visiting academics and professionals, placement students and queries from those interested in PhD study.

Tales Toolkit, and the development of social problem-solving and creativity in pre-school

We are delighted to be working with Tales Toolkit, investigating the development of social problem-solving and creativity across the pre-school period. We are funded by the OVO Foundation and Mercers Company to examine outcomes for children in socially disadvantaged areas, and we are currently developing materials for parents to use at home.

Outcomes for students with autism in secondary settings

Funded by the National Autistic Society, this project led by Dr Anna Cook, is investigating outcomes of autism bases attached to mainstream secondary schools in SE England. We will follow students across their school career, with a broad focus on academic, social and emotional outcomes.

School without Sanctions

This is a continuing body of work that started with specialist provisions for students with social, emotional and mental health needs and is now growing to work with mainstream schools. We offer consultation and training to schools about student profiles, methodologies and evaluation.