Special Interest Group
This SIG is interested in the relationship between research and policy in education
This SIG provides a space for BERA members interested in the relationship between research and policy in education. Rather than critiquing policies, the SIG is particularly interested in the procedures involved in making policies, and the role played by research. The SIG recognises that policies are not only made in government departments, but in schools and a wide range of education institutions.
The SIG aims to identify and enhance the various ways in which research can have a stronger influence on education policy. For example, the SIG’s 2024 work commenced with a webinar discussing a potential expert policy advice mechanism. It is intended that 2-3 webinars will be held per annum.
BERA Educational Research and Educational Policy-Making Forum
Lecturer at University of Manchester
Dr Craig Skerritt is Lecturer in Education at the Manchester Institute of Education, University of Manchester, where he is also the departments Impact Director. His book Consulting Students on Classroom Practice, ‘Good’ Teaching and Teacher...
Research lead at Ofsted
Charlotte is a research and evaluation lead at Ofsted where she has lead research into supporting struggling readers in secondary schools and AI in schools and further education colleges. She has been an advocate for closer working partnerships...
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This award celebrates the publication of educational research and is awarded to a scholarly book on education deemed to be high quality, engaging and innovative.
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