The Research on the Instruction of Language with Literacy (RILL) project, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, has a clear objective of testing the effectiveness of the RILL programme in improving reading outcomes for 7–9-year-old children, especially those who struggle with reading and...
The research is being conducted by the University of Worcester and seeks to understand the influence of compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and workplace stress on educational psychologists’ working practices.
How educational psychologists can...
Why join our RILL research?
For the pupil:
- The student will receive additional evidence-based support to improve their reading and spelling through fun stories and activities.
- They will develop their literacy skills and confidence.
- Ultimately, it will help children with English and/or Welsh...
Rachel Cartin is a masters student studying Psychology of Education at the University of Manchester. She is currently undertaking research investigating teacher non-verbal behaviour in the classroom and how this can affect a student’s academic motivation.
Motivation is essential to...
By Priyanka Rob, Research Assistant, Newcastle University
Coping with Uncertainty in Everyday Situations at School
Around 40% of autistic children experience high anxiety (van Steensel et al., 2011), which significantly impacts everyday life for them and their families. Anxiety also...
By Helena Wood, Trainee Educational Psychologist, at University College London, currently undertaking research to explore educational psychologists’ views on white privilege.
Hello! My name is Helena and I am a year 2 trainee educational psychologist, completing my training with University...
