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Personal profile
Research interests
My PhD is funded by the ESRC through the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership.
This research focuses on exploring and understanding the variety of ways that autistic young people of all genders experience UK secondary schools using participatory approaches.
This research will provide recommendations to educational settings that aim to enhance the school experiences and improve outcomes for autistic young people.
Scholarly biography
As part of my SCDTP funding I completed a placement with a research group from the University of Birmingham who were supporting the work of the Neurodivergence Task and Finish Group for the Department for Education. I ran a consultation in Bristol for this group exploring stakeholders experiences of a neurodiversity profiling tool. The consultation report and case study of Merchant's Academy can be requested.
I won the 2024-25 SCDTP impact prize for this work.
Education/Academic qualification
Master, What are the lived experiences of autistic girls in mainstream school?, University of Brighton
Award Date: 27 Sept 2022
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Research output
- 1 Chapter
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Vulnerability, social justice and inclusive education: working the intersections
Jopling, M. & Smith, N., 5 Aug 2025, (Accepted/In press) Inclusion, Social Justice and Children’s and Young People’s Rights to Education: Education for All. Mowat, J., McKinney, S. & Macleod, G. (eds.). SpringerResearch output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding with ISSN or ISBN › Chapter › peer-review
Activities
- 1 Outreach and Public Engagement
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SCDTP 2024/25 impact award
Smith, N. (Participant)
1 Oct 2024 → 30 Sept 2025Activity: Events › Outreach and Public Engagement