CSSC Award in Excellence in Educational Research

The Controlled Schools’ Support Council (CSSC) has established a new Award for Excellence in Educational Research.

This is awarded to the Stranmillis University College researcher who demonstrates the potential for their research to have a significant impact on learners or practice in controlled schools. The award recognises the positive contribution that research can make to school improvement. A CSSC assessment panel reviewed seven nominated high attaining dissertations at Master’s level, selecting one recipient to receive the award. 

Emma Daley, Omagh County Primary School - The Daily Mile.

Karen Walker, NSPCC - Speak out Stay safe programme.

CSSC Excellence in Educational Research Award 2021 winner was Sharon Carew, Belfast Metropolitan College - Exploring the sources of spelling knowledge.

CSSC Excellence in Educational Research Award 2022 winner was Taylor Milligan, Taughmonagh Primary School - digital technology.

CSSC Excellence in Educational Research Award 2023 winner to be confirmed. 

CSSC has disseminated a number of articles, sharing the learning from a selection of nominated students. All articles to date are listed below.