At RECAP, one of our core aims is to make research more accessible to families. Behind every study are passionate researchers working to better understand children, learning, development, and family life. In our Research Spotlight  series, we introduce the people behind the research - sharing their work, insights, and why their findings matter in the real world for parents and carers. Today's work is from: Dr Poppy Gibson, Lecturer in Education, The Open University Dr Sagun S

This innovative project has ten team members, and uses a co-researchers model with four students as researchers. The team is composed of: 1.      Anna Judd-Yelland (PI) 2.      Dr Paula Addison-Pettit 3.      Mel Green 4.       Dr Carlos Montoro  5.      Catherine Carden 6.      Dr Poppy Gibson 7.      Eunice Acheampomaa (student co-researcher) 8.      Joanne Sandhu (student co-researcher) 9.       Ricky O'Connor (student co-researcher) 10. Catherine Newport (student co-rese

This latest report, Teaching RSHE in the Home: Perspectives, Practices, and Support Needs of a Sample of Home Educators in the UK, explores how home-educating parents approach Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) and what support they need to do it confidently.

Group photograph of the research team in Indonesia This research team is made up of 11 researchers between England and Indonesia: Poppy...

Exam time can be stressful – not just for children, but for parents too. As a parent, it's natural to want your child to succeed, but...

Jessica Wythe (she/her) is a doctorate researcher specialising in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) at the College of...

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Shingi Kandi Shingi is a PhD student conducting research on embedding outdoor learning in special schools for pupils with complex,...

Rachael Barrow is a senior teaching associate, researcher, writer and previously home educated person who has pursued an interest in the...

My name is Claire Agius, and I’m an Doctoral Researcher in child and parent mental health at Manchester Metropolitan University,...

Dr Poppy Gibson is a Lecturer and researcher  in Education whose key interests involve children and young people's psychological...

Rachel Ballantyne is an English teacher and 11+ and 13+ specialist tutor, with 12 years of teaching experience and 10 years in tutoring...

Nicky McIntosh, Museum Consultant I have enjoyed participating in the museum sector since 1998 as both a history curator and learning...

Nestled in Northern Italy, the city of Reggio Emilia holds a special place in the world of education. It's here that Loris Malaguzzi, an...

EOTAS stands for Education Otherwise Than At School. It's an option for young people who are unable to attend mainstream or special...

Teacher standing at a white board pointing with 3 students looking Mainstream education is the term used for the education system that...

Imagine a classroom where children aren't just learning math and science, but also how to bake bread, sew a button, and tend a garden....

What is Forest School? Forest School is more than just a day out in the woods. It's a unique educational approach that promotes child-led...

What is 14-16 Provision? 14-16 provision offers an alternative educational pathway for young people aged 14-16 who may not thrive in a...

Flexi-schooling is a unique educational arrangement that combines elements of home education and traditional schooling. By partnering...