The influence and participation of children and young people in their learning (IPiL) project

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The GTC commissioned a study of the practices in schools that enable children and young people to participate in and influence the conditions of their own learning, as part of a continuing commitment to research-informed policy. The project team included academic staff from the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education and a team of experienced practitioner researchers drawn from the teaching profession. The project built on extensive experience and expertise at Cambridge in the field of pupil voice, participation and consultation.

The project examined practice in 26 schools in six regions in England over a period of six months, uncovering innovative and relevant practices but also capturing the values and aspirations held by young people, teachers and senior leaders.

Read:

• the project report
• case studies on how four schools approach pupil participation
• details of pupil research projects
• a description of tools the researchers used.