Research

A research paper that includes analysis of the quantitative and qualitative indicators about changes of education staff capabilities in understanding and responding to the young people’s educational needs has been produced. This output appeals to policy makers, the academic community, training organisations, as well as organisations not directly involved in the project which face similar issues, such as schools.

Documents of Interest

Here you can find other documents of interest, research papers and articles about the engagement of young offenders.

Re-engaging incarcerated children and young people with education and learning using authentic inquiry in Italy, Spain, Germany and the UK

Cambridge Journal of Education (2023)

Dr Adeela Ahmed Shafi
Dr Tristan Middleton
Dr Chris Jones

The Complexity of Disengagement with Education and Learning: a Case Study of young people in secure custodial settings in a Secure Custodial Setting in England

Journal of Education for Students Placed At Risk (JESPAR)

Dr Adeela Ahmed Shafi (2019)

Researching young people in secure custodial settings: navigating methodological challenges and reframing ethical responsibilities

International Journal of Research & Method in Education

Dr Adeela Ahmed Shafi (2019)

PhD Research. Engaging young people in secure custodial settings with Education in a Secure Custodial Setting

Key Findings and Implications for Policy Makers

Dr Adeela Ahmed Shafi (2019)

Re-Engaging young people in secure custodial settings with Education and Learning in a Secure Custodial Context

Children and Their Education in Secure Accommodation: Interdisciplinary Perspectives of Education, Health and Youth Justice

Dr Adeela Ahmed Shafi (2018)

Developing Resilient Agency in Learning: The Internal Structure of Learning Power

British Journal of Educational Studies

Dr Ruth Deakin Crick
Dr Shaofu Huang
Dr Adeela Ahmed Shafi
Dr Chris Goldspink

Researching young people in secure custodial settings Navigating methodological challenges and reframing ethical responsibilities

International Journal of Research & Method in Education

Dr Adeela Ahmed Shafi (2018)

Inquiry-based learning: reconciling the personal with the public in a democratic and archaeological pedagogy

The Curriculum Journal (2009)

Dr Ruth Deakin Crick 

Pedagogical challenges for personalisation: integrating the personal with the public through context-driven enquiry

The Curriculum Journal (2009)

Dr Ruth Deakin Crick 

Personalized learning for the post-mechanical age

Journal of Curriculum Studies (2007)

Dr Milan Jaros
Dr Ruth Deakin Crick

Special Issue - Towards a Global Understanding of Incarcerated Children's Education

International Journal of Educational Development (2021)

Dr Adeela Ahmed Shafi
Prof Stephen Case
Ross Little