Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy (CSESP) has been recognised for its pedagogic excellence and proactive engagement with the development of education since 1962. We have made significant progress in the development of a strong and sustainable research environment in recent years, and we achieved this through a systematic increase in our research volume, quality, impact, and capacity.
Our staff have a wide range of research interests spanning specialisms in education research and practice, English literature, creative writing, social policy, housing, social work, professional policing, and criminology.
If you require further information about research in CSESP, contact the Associate Dean for Research Prof Steve Cooper.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Emily Abbinett
- Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy - Senior Lecturer in Education and Additional Learning Needs
- Additional Learning Needs, Disability and Inclusion Research Network (ADIRN)
- Educational Transitions Across the Lifespan (Pontio-ETAL) Research Group
Person: Academic
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Dylan Adams
- Cardiff School of Education and Social Policy - Senior Lecturer in Literacy Teaching and Scholarship
- The Group for Research in Music Education (GRiME)
- The Research for Holistic and Wild Pedagogies (HAWP) Group
Person: Academic
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Alignment of physical education curricula with physical literacy across Europe: an observational mapping study with country-level predictors
EUROPLIT group, 10 Mar 2026, In: The Lancet Regional Health - Europe. 65, 101641.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An Eventful Experience: Measuring student voice and satisfaction through co-designed work-integrated learning in sport management education
Napieralla, M., Hurley, A. S., Farrell, C. & Bailey, J., 2026, In: International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning. 27, 1, p. 183-198 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Quantitative Exploration of Reported Curriculum Dialogues Between Secondary Teachers in Wales at a Time of Curriculum Reform
Woolley, M., Breeze, T., Clemmey, K., John, V., Sayers, E. & Bowie, R., 10 May 2026, In: Education Sciences. 16, 5, 756.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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QAA National Micro-credential Framework Update & Consulation
Cotterill, A. (Speaker) & Osborne, S. (Speaker)
12 Mar 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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UALL’s position on the design and delivery of micro-credentials: A ‘state of the nation’ update.
Osborne, S. (Keynote speaker)
10 Mar 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Chairperson - QAA National Micro-credential Special Interest Group Winter 2026 Board
Osborne, S. (Other)
4 Feb 2026Activity: Other
Prizes
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British Psychological Society/ Open University in Wales Best Dissertation Prize
England, E. (Recipient), 15 Nov 2025
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Cambridge University Press Awards for Excellence in Social Policy Scholarship (Social Policy and Society)
England, E. (Recipient), 4 Jul 2025
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