--- title: "Staff Research Projects" url: "https://foxwood.academy/help-for-parents-carers-students/staff-research-projects" school: "Foxwood Academy" --- # Staff Research Projects ## Staff Research Projects We value and believe in the importance of being a research informed Academy. Being aware of research and its impacts on our day to day work with our children and young people is essential. All class-based support staff, and many of the teaching staff, have a research driven objective as part of their annual Appraisal and Capability cycle. Individual staff choose to research at one of three different levels: - **Bronze** - *I have looked at this research, I have reflected on it and my opinions are as follows.* - **Silver** - *I have looked at this research, I have reflected on it, I have informally presented and prepared a one-page view for staff.* - **Gold** - *I’ve found this research, I’ve tested it (appropriately, with consent and safely) and I’ve found the following. I’ve presented it and I’ve written a page view with recommendations.* ### Examples of some of the research this academic year include: - **Primary Phase** includes the projects *‘Improving standards of comprehension in SEND settings’* and *‘Research into hyperlexia to develop understanding of this and how it can be used to support students’*. - **Key Stage 3 Phase** includes the project *‘Is there a link between epilepsy and behaviour?’* - **14-19 Phase** includes the projects *‘*Research into local companies/businesses who provide access to work for adults with additional needs and how young people are supported into employment*’ and ‘*Researching how to develop resilience in young people to support their mental health’. Aiding students’ understanding of the cause of anxiety and implementing supporting strategies 214 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/Aiding_students-_understanding_of_the_cause_of_anxiety_and_implementing_supporting_strategies.pdf) Anxiety in Autism 49 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/Anxiety_in_autism_KTK.pdf) Autism Awareness Bucket 1.95 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/Autism_Awareness_bucket.pdf) Autism, SEND Education and Changing Perspectives 443 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/Autism,_SEND_Education_and_Changing_Perspectives_EGa.pdf) Autistic Burnout/Fatigue/Regression​ 97 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/Autistic_Burnout-Fatigue-Regression-.pdf) Employment - Systematic instruction 1.06 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/Employment_-_Systematic_instruction.pdf) Fine Motor Skill Activities to Develop Early Writing Skills 684 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/Fine_Motor_Skill_Activities_to_Develop_Early_Writing_Skills.pdf) Gender Identity 920 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/Gender_Identity.pdf) Hands-On Learning in the Environment 4.00 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/Hands-on_learning_in_the_environment.pdf) Intensive Interaction 891 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/Intensive_Interaction.pdf) Mindfulness and Movement Breaks 224 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/Mindfulness_and_Movement_Breaks.pdf) Music Therapy 906 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/Music_Therapy.pdf) Positive Framing Language when interacting with students 289 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/Positive_Framing_Language_when_interacting_with_students.pdf) Supporting Independence 2.44 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/Supporting_Independence.pdf) Talking Mats 888 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/Talking_Mats.pdf) The Benefits of Fine Motor Interventions to Support Children’s Cognitive Development 553 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/The_Benefits_of_Fine_Motor_Interventions_to_Support_Children-s_Cognitive_Development.pdf) The impact of social media on the mental health of students with SEN 101 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/The_impact_social_media_has_on_the_mental_health_of_students_with_SEN.pdf) The Importance of Parent Communication in an SEN School 375 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/The_Importance_of_Parent_Communication_in_an_SEN_School.pdf) The mental and physical benefits of students participating in sports 341 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/The_mental_and_physical_benefits_of_students_participating_in_sports.pdf) Total Communication 1.61 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/Total_Communication.pdf) Tourettes 161 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/Tourettes.pdf) Understanding Anxiety in Children with SEND 3.28 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/Understanding_Anxiety_in_Children_with_SEND.pdf) Understanding Masking in Girls 321 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/Understanding_Masking_in_Girls.pdf) Values for All 384 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/Values_for_All.pdf) VI Needs 546 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/files/documents/research/VI_Needs.pdf) ### Resources - 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