The ºÚÁÏÍø911 Guide to Implementing Inclusive Education
Understanding SEND in UK Educational Research and Practice
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Rhiannon Packer, Dr
Senior Lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University
Dr Rhiannon Packer is a senior lecturer in Additional Learning Needs (ALN) at Cardiff Metropolitan University. She is the Programme Director for the National Doctor of Education (EdD) (Wales) and ALN pathway lead. Rhiannon became interested in supporting children and young people with ALN while working at school and later undertook a postgraduate diploma in SEN specialising in Specific Learning Difficulties. Rhiannon’s research interests include exploring the educational transition experiences of learners in a range of settings, including wellbeing.
Rhiannon Packer's contributions
Teaching on the edge: Teacher mental health and workload pressures in Wales
The landscape of teaching in Wales has changed significantly post-Covid-19, with educators reporting increased workload pressures, rising Additional Learning Needs demands (Conn & Hutt, 2020),...
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Cynefin and Wales: The key to the future of language and culture / Cynefin a Chymru: Yr allwedd i ddyfodol iaith a diwylliant
Cynefin can be interpreted in many ways. This blog post explores our understanding of cynefin as permeating across government policy, national institutions and local communities, filtering through...
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