Pupils, the forgotten partners in Education Action Zones

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The study design

The aim of the study was to explore what could be learned from pupils in Education Action Zones (EAZs) to inform practice and raise attainment. The researchers suggested that previous research which has collected pupils’ views on discipline, behaviour policies and school has proposed that this process can be beneficial. (Click to Where can I find out more?).

University staff worked with learning mentors, parent co-ordinators, inclusion workers and other Education Action Zone staff to interview 139 Year 8 pupils (half the entire year group) in two inner city schools in an EAZ. They used a semi-structured questionnaire which had been piloted with pupils and which asked questions about the three core subjects and generic questions on learning, including questions on learning at home and school. Interviews were held on a one-to-one basis and answers written on the forms during the interview for transparency and to reassure participants about confidentiality.

The participants who conducted interviews filled in questionnaires and attended focus groups at the completion of the enquiry, to discover whether the exercise had changed their views or understanding.

The students enjoyed taking part in the research, being able to express their feelings and views and to be listened to:

“It’s good to know some adults take on what children say – they should do it more often.”

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