Coming Out of the Coffin: Queer Vampires in Late 20th Century Gothic Fiction
Abstract This article critically explores the relationship between queerness and vampirism in three novels from the late twentieth century: Interview with the Vampire (1976) by Anne Rice, The Gilda Stories (1991) by Jewelle Gomez, and Lost Souls…
Stress in Non-profit Advancement of Health Organisations
Abstract Stress is a prominent area within Occupational Psychology which is known to have negative impacts on an individual and workplace when it is not managed effectively, with it being the main cause of absence across organisations. Much literature…
Psychological, environmental and social factors which influence and impact upon health, fitness and wellbeing
Abstract It is well established that physical activity can play a major role in improving an individual’s health, fitness, and wellbeing. The aim of this report was to investigate the psychological, environmental, and social factors which influence the…
Staff perspectives on safeguarding training in further education: Putting theory into practice
Abstract Statutory guidance states safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. This study explores how the designated safeguarding team at a further education college (Setting A) may support and develop knowledge and skills amongst all staff to encourage…
Developing deaf pedagogy: Teachers of the Deaf perspectives on missed incidental learning
Abstract It has been identified that children and young people who are deaf and hard of hearing (CYPDHH) have poor vocabulary outcomes, however the causation of this is multifaceted. Previous research has recognised that CYPDHH have missed opportunities…
A Historiographical Study of the Soldiers’ Experience of the First World War
Abstract Much has been written about the First World War, but the experience of the soldier was often excluded from traditional military histories. Interpretation of the soldiers’ experience developed from traditional history where it was considered of…
A chance to be better: how does ideology impact on academy freedoms to form curriculum policy?
Abstract Curriculum and ideology are inherently linked, illustrated by the part they play in concurrent government agendas to improve educational outcomes for all pupils and compete in education and business on the global stage. A Neoliberal, market…
What are practitioners’ and parents’ perspectives on the influence of digital technology on children’s development and learning in early years?
Abstract Children today are exposed to and surrounded by digital technology in their everyday lives. Research has demonstrated that the debate has shifted from whether children should use technology to how it can best benefit them due to their immersion…
How do ability grouping practices affect students’ experiences of mathematics lessons in secondary schools in England?
Abstract This small-scale literature review explores the impact of ability grouping practices in England on secondary school students’ experiences of mathematics lessons, focusing on ‘grouped’ (e.g., according to ability) and mixed-ability classes.…
Imposter phenomenon in trainee teachers
Abstract This study aimed to determine the presence of imposter phenomenon (IP) within teacher training students, as well as compare the levels of IP between training courses. It also sought to determine links between social anxiety, self-handicapping,…