Affiliation:
1. University College London
Abstract
The SEND Code of Practice (DfE & DoH, 2015) and a growing body of literature highlight the need to “unmute” the voices of children and young people (Alderson, 2008; Christensen & James, 2008; Kellett, 2010). For clarity, the terms “child” and “children” will be used throughout this introduction to represent all individuals under the age of 18. Within educational psychology practice, emphasis is placed on gathering the views of children and representing these views fairly. This brief report describes participatory research involving a small group of adolescent research assistants in the design, analysis, and dissemination phases of a larger research project. These research assistants attended a school for students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, and many had (or were in the process of being assessed for) an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Their feedback and recommendations for future researchers with regards to recruitment and participatory practices are of value to those within the educational psychology field and beyond.
Publisher
University of Cincinnati - Office of Innovation and Community Engagement
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